Newsletter 2013 - 02 January 11, 2013
MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND TRANSPORTATION DAY FEB. 14
West Virginians for Better Transportation will join together on February 14, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the State Capitol to educate lawmakers about the challenges facing our state’s transportation system. The 2013 Transportation Day at the West Virginia Capitol will be held on the second day of the 60-day legislative session, and participants will have an opportunity to attend a joint session of the House and Senate transportation committees being held that day.
“We have an opportunity on February 14 to educate and emphasize the importance of our transportation system and our industry to our state lawmakers,” WVBT Board Member Bob Orders, Orders Construction Company, said. “As employers, we seldom visibly band together in numbers.” CAWV members are urged to attend the event.
“Here’s a chance to show up and be counted. There is no reason why every member shouldn’t have someone at Transportation Day at the Legislature on February 14,” he said. “We need a strong show of support from our CAWV members. That will send a clear message: WVBT Transportation Day is about JOBS! Our JOBS! Better JOBS!”
The CAWV will provide safety vests and talking points to make our group – and our message - highly visible to lawmakers. Parking is available at the Laidley Street lot and shuttle service will be provided to the Capitol.
We need as many people as possible from your company to attend. A registration for is attached to this week’s Newsletter. For additional information visit www.keepwvmoving.org or call the CAWV at (304) 342-1166
EXCITING LINE UP OF SPEAKERS PLANNED FOR CAWV MIDYEAR MEETING
CAWV Program Committee Chairman C.R. Neighborgall IV is pleased to announce the informative line-up of speakers which has been arranged for the 2013 Midyear Meeting being held January 25-30, at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman. “We have organized an educational program that hits all facets of the construction industry,” Chairman Neighborgall said. “The goal of the meeting is for everyone to leave with tools and knowledge they can use to strengthen their businesses.” The Program Committee has planned an excellent mix of educational programs, division meetings and social outings. The meeting will feature a number of social and island activities to complement the informative business sessions.
Nearly 300 CAWV members are registered to attend the meeting. Information on the tours and activities that have been arranged by the association was set to attendees last week. All forms are available on the association’s website at www.cawv.org. For additional information, contact Wendy Long at [email protected] or (304) 342-1166.
The General Business Session agenda includes the following topics: Monday, January 28, 2013 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 “BrickStreet Program Update” “Personal Readiness” Greg Burton, President & CEO Norm Daniels Esquire, CPA Jeff Benintendi, SVP Daniels Law Firm, PLLC BrickStreet Insurance Services “Health Care Law A New Year” “Doing Business in Grand Cayman” H. Frasier Ives, SVP John Goetz, President Wells Fargo Insurance Services Charleston Steel Company, Inc. “OSHA Visit - What to Do” “2013 Legislative Overview” Allan Williams, Safety Director Louis Southworth, Partner BrickStreet Insurance Services Jackson Kelly PLLC “CAWV License Plate” “Transportation Day at the Capitol” Gene Thompson, Chair John Boyle, Board Member CAWV Scholarship Foundation West Virginians for Better Transportation
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
President’s Banquet (Sold Out) President’s Reception (Sold Out) BrickStreet Insurance Arnett Toothman Lanham O’Dell & Company Welcome Night Dinner (Three Available @ Permatile Concrete Products Company $2500) Safety Caution Equipment Mountain State Insurance Agency Walker Machinery Company
General Business Sessions (Sold Out) Registration Desk (Sold Out) Mountain State Insurance Agency (Monday) BB&T Carson Insurance Wells Fargo Insurance Agency (Tuesday) Brown Edwards & Company Fast Signs
Associate Division Welcome Night Reception (Unlimited @ $250)
Arnett Foster Toothman, PLLC Huntington Banks Rish Equipment Company Baker Truck Equipment Company Jackson Kelly, PLLC Rollins, Cleavenger & Rollins BB&T Carson Insurance Johnstone & Gabhart Rudd Equipment Company Bert Wolfe Ford Lanham O’Dell & Company, Inc. Rumble Ready Mix, Inc. Bowles Rice Logan Corporation Sauls Seismic, Inc. Boxley Martin Engineering, PLLC Shamblin Stone Charleston Steel Company, Inc. Martin Marietta Aggregates Smith Company Motor Cars Chapman Printing Company Mary K. Prim, PLLC Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC C.I. Thornburg Company, Inc. Matson Machinery Company TRC Engineers, Inc. Codeworks Mead Hunt Triad Engineering, Inc. Crown Hill Equipment Company Mountain State Insurance Agency Trinity Rebar & Concrete Supplies Daniels Law Firm, PLLC Peoples Insurance Agency United Bank Dyno Nobel Permatile Concrete Products Co. Walker Machinery Company Ferguson Waterworks Potesta & Associates Wells Fargo Insurance Services Friedlander Company Pounding Mill Quarry Corporation Williamson Shriver Architects, Inc. Greer Industries, Inc. Putnam County Bank ZMM Architects and Engineers
All CAWV Associate members are invited to participate in the Welcome Night Reception. To be included as a sponsor, please contact Wendy Long at (304) 342-1166 or [email protected].
AGC RELEASING 2013 CONSTRUCTION HIRING & BUSINESS OUTLOOK JANUARY 14
AGC of America will release the results of the 2013 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook - put together by AGC and Computer Guidance, Inc. - this Monday, January 14. A chapter staff- and members-only conference call will be held from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. that day. The Outlook is based on responses from over 1300 member firms, including many in West Virginia, and provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, hiring patterns and equipment purchasing plans in 2013. Simply dial 1 (888) 218-0223 to participate - no passcode required. Contact Lindsay Stephens at (304) 342-1166 for additional information.
SENATE & HOUSE RE-ELECT LEADERS – SESSION BEGINS FEB. 13
Senate President Jeff Kessler (D-Marshall) and House Speaker Rick Thompson (D-Wayne) have been re-elected to lead the state's two legislative bodies for the next two years. Kessler has been a member of the Senate since 1997, and was elected President in November 2011 to fill the vacancy left by then Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin, who became Acting Governor. Speaker Thompson is beginning his eighth term in the House, and his fourth term as Speaker.
As expected, Senator Joe Minard (D-Harrison) was elected as the new Senate Clerk. Governor Tomblin will soon appoint a replacement in the Senate for Minard. The governor has three recommendations for a replacement. House Judiciary Chairman Tim Miley, Delegate Sam Cann and Commissioner Mike Romano were submitted by the 12th Senatorial District Executive Committee. Newly elected state Agriculture Commissioner Senator Walt Helmick (D- Pocahontas) will resign next week and the governor will receive a list of three from that senatorial district. The newest member of the Senate, Rocky Fitzsimmons (D-Ohio) was sworn in earlier this week to replace Senator Orphy Klempa, who was elected to the Ohio County Commission.
The 81st Legislature was sworn in on Wednesday, January 9. The composition of the House of Delegates will be more bi-partisan with a Democratic majority of 54-46. The 60-day regular session will convene on Wednesday, February 13, and adjourn on Saturday, April 13.
SEN. ROCKEFELLER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
At a press conference held today, January 11, U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) announced he will not seek re-election. Sen. Rockefeller has served West Virginia for five terms. “As I approach 50 years of public service in West Virginia, I’ve decided that 2014 will be the right moment for me to find new ways to fight for the causes I believe in and to spend more time with my incredible family,” Sen. Rockefeller said. Seven-term U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced her plans to run for Sen. Rockefeller’s seat in 2014.
2013 CAWV MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY/BUYERS GUIDE PROMOTES MEMBERS STATEWIDE
The 2013 CAWV Membership Directory / Buyers Guide was sent this week to state and federal agencies, coal companies, oil and natural gas producers and manufacturing businesses throughout the state. Procurement officers at the county, state and federal level now have members’ names and contact information at their fingertips. The Directory lists members alphabetically, by region, and by the products and services they provide. Through the years, the Directory has become a one-stop-shop for those looking for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
The Directory was mailed this week and should have arrived on members' desks. Members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the publication which features information about the CAWV, contact details for federal and state agencies, tax rates, and phone numbers for local municipalities. Each member firm receives one free copy of the directory. Additional copies are available at $15 each. An order form is attached to this week’s Newsletter, or members may contact Wendy Long at (304) 342-1166 or [email protected] to place an order.
ORDER YOUR CAWV LICENSE PLATES NOW - APPLICATION ONLINE
Members can show their support for the construction industry and elevate the reputation of construction as a career choice by signing up for an official Division of Motor Vehicles - issued “Hard at Work” license plate. (Final may vary slightly). An application is available on the association’s homepage at www.cawv.org. Companies can submit multiple applications by completing a form for each vehicle and submitting one check to cover the total fee. The initial cost, payable to the CAWV Scholarship Foundation, is $70. This includes a one-time $40 fee for the license plate and the normal $30 yearly registration fee. Annual renewals are $45. The entire license plate fee goes directly to the State Road Fund. All Class A vehicles, which includes anything under 10,000 pounds, are eligible for the plate. Please pass the application along to your co-workers, employees, friends and family members and consider them for your vehicle fleet and personal vehicles. Don’t hesitate to contact Lindsay Stephens at (304) 342- 1166 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
OSHA FORM 300A POSTING DATE APPROACHING - STARTS FEBRUARY 1
Many companies are required to post an OSHA Form 300A. This is a summary log of all work- related injuries and illnesses that occurred at a place of business in 2012. The posting period is from February 1 through April 30, 2013. You can download forms 300, 300A, 301 from OSHA's Injury & Illness Recordkeeping Forms Web page. This mandate is part of OSHA's Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Standard, 29 CFR 1904.
WV CONSTRUCTION NEWS ON MEMBERS’ DESKS
The November/December issue of West Virginia Construction News should have arrived on members’ desks this week. Inside see the 2013 Construction Forecast and analyses of West Virginia’s construction industry by AGC’s Chief Economist Ken Simonson. Also see a profile of the I-77 restoration following the gas explosion in Sissonville. West Virginia Construction News can also be read online. The digital edition contains the same articles, images and ads as the printed copy in a convenient format that mimics the print version. Click here to view the magazine online.
EARLY PAYMENT BOOTH DISCOUNT ENDS JANUARY 15
Firms planning to exhibit in the March 20 and 21 EXPO trade show are reminded that the early payment booth discount of $50 per booth expires on January 15, 2013. Over 150 companies have already contracted for their exhibit space. Complete show information and contracts can be found at www.wvexpo.com. Please feel free to call the CAWV or EXPO office (304)342- 3976) for additional show information. We encourage firms not planning to have an actual booth at the show to consider being an Honor Exhibitor (non-displaying). The many benefits of being an Honor Exhibitor can also be found on the on-line contract. Other sponsorship opportunities are available, as are ads in the show program.
2013
A T T H E W E S T V I R G I N I A C A P I T O L REGISTER NOW ! L E T ’ S K E E P W E S T V I R G I N I A MOVING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 9:30 A.M.
Plan to join with others interested in the future of West Virginia’s transportation system and show your support for a long-term solution for our roads, bridges and highways. Gather at the state Capitol, meet with your local legislators and help educate lawmakers about the challenges facing transportation across our state.
COMPANY: ______
# ATTENDING:______
CONTACT: ______
EMAIL: ______
www.keepwvmoving.org (304) 345-7623
RETURN BY FAX TO (304)342-1074
Parking is available at the Laidley Street lot which will provide shuttle service to the Capitol.
January 11, 2013 **Plans in CAWV Physical Plan Room ^ Plans in Internet Plan Room (IPR) at www.isqft.com # CAWV Listed as plan holder but plans not yet received
The CAWV posts all projects announced in the Newsletter along with plans and specifications on www.isqft.com. Users of the service receive real-time updates as details are changed, plans, specifications and addenda are uploaded and bidders added. Users are also able to track projects of interest. The iSqFt Project Identification Number, found below, can be used for fast access to each project. For more information, contact Cheryl Clark at (304) 342-1166 or email [email protected]
Date Project Name Contact information PID # CAWV / WVDOH Aggregate Inspector Training Class 1/14-1/18 Cedar Lakes, 85 FFA Drive, Ripley Contact Pat McDonald (304) 342-1166 or [email protected] 1/14 HVAC Upgrade, Tech Wing, WVU-Parkersburg, Kevin Offenberger 1723455 Wood County (304) 424-8324 1/14 A/E, Trestle Walk and Bikeway System, City of City Director’s Office 1721111 Charleston, Kanawha County (304) 348-8014 1/15 **^WWTP Upgrade, Stollings Area Extension, Dunn Engineers, Inc. 1708121 New Business Interceptor, Logan County (304) 342-3436
1/15 **^Kitchen Equipment, New Kenna Elementary ZMM, Inc. (304) 342-0159 1718130 School, Jackson County
1/15 Partial Reroof, Keith Albee Performing Arts Keith Albee Performing Arts 1723466 Pre-bid Center, Huntington, Cabell County Center Inc. (304) 525-0434 1/15 ^Ball Field Lighting, Franklin Park, Purcellville, Christopher Besley, CPPB 1711563 New Virginia (703) 777-0394 1/16 A/E, Roof Replacement, Building 1, Main Krista Ferrell (304) 558- 2596 1717161 New Capitol, Charleston 1/16 Natural Gas Fill Station, Courthouse, Charleston, Jerie Whitehead (304) 357-0115 1726016 Kanawha County
1/16 #Casework, AERB, WVU, Morgantown, Stantec Architecture Inc. 1717236 New Monongalia County (412) 394-7042 1/17 ^Utility Upgrade, Courthouse Annex, Randolph Swecker Engineering 1723434 County (304) 636-0343 1/17 **^Fire Suppression Systems, WVSOM, ZMM, Inc. (304) 342-0159 or 1708942 Lewisburg, Greenbrier County Mike Jost [email protected] Date Project Name Contact information PID # 1/17 **^Renovation, East Hall, Marshall University, Edward Tucker Architects 1718093 Huntington, Cabell County (304) 697-4990 1/17 Stream Blockage Removal, WV Conservation Edward Cox (304) 558-2204 1727794 Pre-Bid Agency, LKCD, Roane County 1/17 Re-Roof, Willis Building, St. Paul, Wise County, Thompson & Litton Architects 1717270 Virginia (276) 328-2161 1/17 Stream Blockage Removal, WV Conservation Edward Cox (304) 558-2204 1723612 New Agency, Guyan District, Boone, Lincoln, Wayne 1/18 A/E, Dental School Facility, Tazewell County, Jim Spencer (276) 988-4246 1721916 Virginia 1/18 Pavilion, Ambrose Park, Martinsburg, Berkeley MBCPRB, Steve Catlett 1727901 County (304) 676-2099 CAWV / WVDOH Asphalt Field Technician Certification Class 1/22-1/25 Cedar Lakes, 85 FFA Drive, Ripley Contact Pat McDonald (304) 342-1166 or [email protected] 1/22 Water Line Extension, Ida Belle, Wheeling, Ohio City of Wheeling (304) 234-3731 1723609 County 1/22 Metal Building Expansion, Raleigh County Solid Raleigh County Solid Waste 1726003 Waste Authority, Beckley Authority (304) 255-9335 1/22 ^DEFK13007: Access Control Point Project, Tara Lyle (304) 558-2544 1714185 Camp Dawson, Kingwood, Preston County 1/22 DEP16069: Engineer, Design Services, Pepper Guy Nisbet (304) 558-8802 1725942 Portals and Drainage Project, Barbour County 1/22 DEP16032: Engineer, Design Services, Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1721162 Montecarlo Complex, Wyoming County 1/23 DEP16030: Engineer, Design Services, Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1721159 MacArthur Subsidence Phase 2, Raleigh County 1/23 Reconstruction, Cunard River Access Road, http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1721113 New River Gorge, Fayette County Solicitation DTFH71-13-B-00008 1/23 Auditorium Seating, Andrew Jackson Middle Sherry Blake (304) 348-6120 or 1728692 School, Cross Lanes, Kanawha County [email protected] 1/23 Multiple Contract, Maintenance, Alteration, http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1695467 New Repair and Construction To Roads, Trails, Solicitation AG-3395-S-13-008 Bridges, Washington & Jefferson National Forest 1/24 **^Sewer Improvements, Lick Branch South Burgess & Niple, Inc. Ruffner, Contract 12-1, Charleston, Kanawha (304) 485-8541 1721083 County Date Project Name Contact information PID #
1/24 **^ Sewer Improvements, Loudon Heights Area, Burgess & Niple, Inc. 1721088 Contract 12-2, Charleston, Kanawha County (304) 485-8541
1/24 ^Additions/Renovations, Oakvale Elementary E.T. Boggess, Architect, Inc. 1718950 School, Princeton, Mercer County (304) 425-4491
1/24 Bleachers, Softball Complex, Logan High Ray Ellis (304) 792-2044 or 1728711 School, Logan County [email protected]
1/24 Damper Repair/Replacement/Corrections, http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1706532 VAMC, Beckley, Raleigh County Solicitation VA24613B0263
1/24 DEP16068: Engineer, Design Services, Lake Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1721166 Lynn Complex, Monongalia County
1/24 DEP16075: Engineer, Design Services, Marsh Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1721167 Run Portals, Braxton County 1/24 **^COR61589:Roofing System Replacement, St. Tara Lyle (304) 558-2544 Marys Correctional Center, St. Marys, Pleasants 1717183 County
1/24 DEP16070: Engineer, Design Services, Shinns Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1721170 Run Portals, Harrison County
1/24 **^COR61606: Re-Roof, Mount Olive Tara Lyle (304) 558-2544 1717189 Correctional Complex, Fayette County CAWV Midyear Meeting 1/22-1/30 Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman, British Virgin Islands Contact Wendy Long (304) 342-1166 or [email protected]
1/25 **^Apartment Conversion/Ceiling System Adkins Design, Inc. 1721901 Replacement, Weston, Lewis County (304) 984-2415
1/25 Engineer, Consulting Services, Statewide Nancy L. Davidson 1728597 Cultural Resource Services, WVDOH (304) 558-9643
1/25 Roof Truss Replacement, Summersville Eric Burkholder 1723459 Elementary School, Nicholas County (304) 872-3611 ext. 225
1/25 Engineer, Consulting Services, Statewide Nancy L. Davidson 1728615 Natural Resource Services, WVDOH (304) 558-9643
1/25 Miniature Golf Renovations, New Martinsville, Beverly Gibb (304) 455-9130 1724470 Wetzel County ext. 124
1/25 **^Access Control, Phase 1, Main Building, Pickering Associates 1723426 WVU-P, Parkersburg, Wood County (304) 464-5305
1/25 Boiler Catwalk, VAMC, Beckley, Raleigh County http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1706491 Solicitation VA24613B0244
1/25 Parking Lot Repair, VAMC, Beckley, Raleigh http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1706504 County Solicitation VA24613B0246 Date Project Name Contact information PID #
1/25 Sidewalk Repair, VAMC, Beckley, Raleigh http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1706516 County Solicitation VA24613B0266
1/25 Storm Water Runoff, VAMC, Beckley, Raleigh http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1706508 County Solicitation VA24613B0265
1/25 Parking Building Generator, VAMC, Beckley, http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1706523 Raleigh County Solicitation VA24613B0245 CAWV / WVDOH Asphalt Plant Technician Class 1/28-2/1 Cedar Lakes, 85 FFA Drive, Ripley Contact Pat McDonald (304) 342-1166 or [email protected]
1/29 **^Water System Improvements, Contract 4, Chapman Technical Group 1709108 Lewisburg, Greenbrier County (304) 727-5501
1/29 DEP16072: Engineer, Design Services, Donnie Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1721169 Thorn Highway Project, Preston County
1/29 A/E, Water System Upgrade, Sugar Lane Water Bobby Riggs (304) 502-2642 1727762 Association, Rivesville, Marion County
1/29 DEP16073: Engineer, Design Services, Grafton Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1723725 #4 Refuse/ Highwall, Taylor County
1/29 DEP16071: Engineer, Design Services, Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1721181 Bloomington Lake Refuse #2, Mineral County
1/30 **^Sewer Line Replacement, Contract 8 B, City Stafford Consultants, Inc. 1721076 of Welch, McDowell County (304) 425-9555
1/30 **^Sewer Line Replacement, Contract 8 C, City Stafford Consultants, Inc. 1721082 of Welch, McDowell County (304) 425-9555
1/30 **^Electrical Upgrades, Taylor County Schools, Architectural Vision Group, LTD 1725887 Grafton (304) 865-1435
1/31 DEP16078: Engineer, Design Services, Broad Guy Nisbet (304) 558-8802 1723705 Run Portals, Kanawha County
1/31 A/E, Transportation Enhancement Streetscape Peggy Young (304) 636-1414 1727779 Project, City Of Elkins, Randolph County ext. 1441
1/31 DEP16074: Engineer, Design Services, Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1723730 Hopewell Church Refuse & AMD, Preston Co.
1/31 **^Sewer Extension, Phase II, Contract 1, Thrasher Engineering, Inc. 1723617 Norton/Colton, Randolph County (304) 624-4108
1/31 A/E, Office Building Design, MOVADC, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional 1721090 Parkersburg, Wood County Council (304) 422-4993
1/31 **^Pedestrian Trail Project, Belington Alpha Associates, Inc. 1715686 (304) 296-8216 Date Project Name Contact information PID # 1/31 #Reservoir Storage Tank, Reservoir Removal, Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP Stream Restoration, Koontz Run, Lonaconing, (304) 788-3370 1726070 Maryland, Contract 1 (REBID)
2/1 Boiler #3 Burner Replacement, VAMC, http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1726127 Clarksburg, Harrison County Solicitation VA24413R0154 2/4 Medical Gases Upgrade, VAMC, Clarksburg, http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1715758 New Harrison County Solicitation VA24413R0007
2/5 **^Roof Replacements, Utility Board, Morgantown Utility Board 1724447 Morgantown, Monongalia County (304) 292-8443
2/5 DEP16081: Engineer, Design Services, Conley Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1723716 Branch (Whitt) Landslide, Logan County
2/5 ^WVDOT Call No. 001 D1 Natures Furniture & Chapman Technical Group 1719999 Summers Building Demolition, Charleston (304) 727-5501
2/5 ^WVDOT Call No. 002 District One HQ Building E. T. Boggess, Architect, Inc. 1720009 Construction, Charleston (304) 425-4491
2/5 ^WVDOT Call No. 003 District One SRC Building Chapman Technical Group 1720014 Renovation, Charleston (304) 727-5501
2/5 Window/Glass Replacement, Various Buildings, WVU Procurement 1728859 WVU, Morgantown, Monongalia County (304) 293-8472
2/6 **^60120004: Renovation, Redmond- Chapman Technical Group 1721188 McCausland House, Mason County (304) 727-5501
2/7 DEP16084: Engineer, Design Services, Oldfield Frank Whittaker (304) 558-2316 1723708 Branch Hall Drainage, Mingo County
2/7 #Demolition/Replacement, Garage Floor, Burgess & Niple, Inc. 1728685 Sanitary Board, Beckley, Raleigh County (304) 485-8541
2/7 WWTP Upgrade, Contract #1, Junior, Barbour Thrasher Engineering, Inc. 1724479 County (304) 624-4108
2/8 A/E, Renovations, Calhoun-Gilmer Career Bryan Sterns (304) 354-6151 1725996 Center, Grantsville, Calhoun County CAWV / WVDOH PCC Inspector Training Course 2/11-2/14 Cedar Lakes, 85 FFA Drive, Ripley Contact Pat McDonald (304) 342-1166 or [email protected] CAWV Joint Concrete Committee Meeting 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2/12 CAWV Conference Room, Charleston Contact Pat McDonald (304) 342-1166 or [email protected]
2/12 ^RC Willson Water Plant Improvements, Phase Hazen and Sawyer, P. C. 1713983 New IV, Hagerstown, Maryland (410) 539-7681 Date Project Name Contact information PID #
2/12 Intersection Improvements, Virts Corner, Cindy Steyer (703) 737-2302 or 1728721 Leesburg, Virginia [email protected]
2/13 WSH13095: Addition/Renovations, William R. Roberta Wagner (304) 558-0067 1725982 Sharpe, JR. Hospital, Weston, Lewis County or IKM Incorp. (412) 281-1337
2/13 Interior Upgrade, VAMC, Clarksburg, Harrison http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1718161 New County Solicitation VA24413R0171 2/14 Water Line Extension, Chestnut Ridge PSD, Thrasher Engineering, Inc. 1726176 Barbour County (304) 624-4108 2/14 **^Interior Renovations, Mid-Ohio Valley ZMM Architects (304)342-0159 1728823 Technical Institute, St. Marys, Pleasants County 2/14 Riser Gates, Bear Creek Reservoir, Wise, Thompson & Litton Architects 1698850 New Virginia (276) 328-2161 2/14 Water Plant Improvements, Town of Wise, Wise, Thompson & Litton Architects 1681542 Virginia (276) 328-2161 APA Paving Conference 2/19-2/20 Embassy Suites, Charleston Contact Pat Parsons(304) 342-1166 or [email protected] 2/20 Re-Roof, Food Service Building, Federal Prison http://www.fbo.gov Enter 1715686 Camp, Alderson, Greenbrier County Solicitation IFBP01011300001 2/20 A/E, Phase III Water Project, Town of Bath, Berkeley Springs Water Works 1728874 Berkeley Springs Water Works, Morgan County (304) 258-9151 2/21 **^DNRB13064: Structural Beam Repairs, Twin Chapman Technical Group 1723733 Falls State Park, Wyoming County (304) 727-5501 CAWV / WVDOH PCC Technician Training Class 2/25-3/1 Cedar Lakes, 85 FFA Drive, Ripley Contact Pat McDonald (304) 342-1166 or [email protected] 3/31 Pre-Qualification, Open-End Contract, Mark Stewart (304) 293-8475 1368536 New Construction, WVU
2013 WVDOH LETTING SCHEDULE January 15 May 14 September 10
February 5 June 11 October 8
March 12 July 9 November 5
April 16 August 6 December 3
BB 2013-02 January 11, 2013
HIGHER EDUCATION OFFICIALS SUBMIT $18 MILLION FUNDING LIST
State higher education officials have submitted $18 million worth of capital improvements at the state's four-year colleges and community colleges, and they want the state Legislature to pay more than half of the cost. Richard Donovan, senior director of facilities for the state Higher Education Policy Commission, said the list was cut down from a total of about $1 billion in funding requests from colleges. The list includes 33 projects at four-year institutions, and 10 projects at community and technical colleges. The projects would require $10 million of appropriations from the Legislature, with the remainder to be funded by the institutions.
West Virginia University has the most projects on the list, totaling $3.83 million. However, three of those projects are at the WVU Institute of Technology campus in Montgomery. That includes $1.25 million to upgrade the campus' main electrical feed, $200,000 to replace an elevator in the engineering lab, and $105,000 for engineering classroom upgrades. Marshall had the second-largest amount of requests on the priority list, at $3.05 million, including $1.04 million for emergency generators. For additional details, click here to view a WV Gazette article on the meeting.
AUDITORIUM SEATING, ANDREW JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, CROSS LANES, KANAWHA COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1728692) Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 1/23/2013 for removal and replacement of auditorium seating at Andrew Jackson Middle School, Cross Lanes, Kanawha County. Bids should be submitted to Kanawha County Schools, Sherry Blake, 3300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302 (304)348-6120. Plans and specifications are available from Kanawha County Schools, 3300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302 (304)348-6120. Plans and specifications are expected to be available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com
BLEACHERS, SOFTBALL COMPLEX, LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL, LOGAN COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1728711) Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 1/24/2013 for new bleacher construction for the softball complex at Logan High School, Logan County. Bids should be submitted to Logan County Board of Education, 506 Holly Street, Logan, WV 25601 (304)792-2044. Plans and specifications are available from Logan County Board of Education, 506 Holly Street, Logan, WV 25601 (304)792-2044. Plans and specifications are expected to be available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
DEMOLITION/REPLACEMENT, GARAGE FLOOR, SANITARY BOARD, BECKLEY, RALEIGH COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1728685) Bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on 2/7/2013 for demolition of existing floor and joists, construction of new concrete floor slab with decking and joists, removal and replacement of plumbing, electrical and lighting fixtures for the City of Beckley Sanitary Board garage. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 1/29/2013 at 10:00 AM at City of Beckley Sanitary Board Garage, 301 South Heber Street. Bids should be submitted to Beckley Sanitary Board, 301 South Heber Street, Beckley, WV 25801 (304)256-1760. Plans and specifications are available from Burgess & Niple, Inc., 4424 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304)485-8541. Plans and specifications are expected to be available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS, MID-OHIO VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, ST. MARYS, PLEASANTS COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1728823) Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 2/14/2013 for interior renovations to Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute, St. Marys. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 1/31/2013 at 1:30 PM at Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute, 2134 North Pleasants Highway, St. Marys. Bids should be submitted to Mid- Ohio Valley Technical Institute, 2134 North Pleasants Highway, St. Marys, WV 26170 (304)684-2484. Plans and specifications are available from ZMM, Inc., 222 Lee Street West, Charleston, WV 25302 (304)342-0159. Plans and specifications are expected to be available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
WINDOW/GLASS REPLACEMENT, VARIOUS BUILDINGS, WVU, MORGANTOWN, MONONGALIA COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1728859) Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 2/5/2013 for replacement windows/glass for academic, dormitory, administrative, and all other university buildings for WVU, Morgantown. Bids should be submitted to WVU Purchasing, One Waterford Place, 3rd Floor, P. O. Box 6024, Morgantown, WV 26506- 6024 (304)293-8472. Plans and specifications are available from WVU Purchasing, Contracts and Payment, Tracy Collins, One Waterford Place, 3rd Floor, P. O. Box 6024, Morgantown, WV 26506-6024 (304)293-8472. Plans and specifications are expected to be available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
ELECTRICAL UPGRADES, TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOLS, GRAFTON
(iSqFt Project ID# 1725887) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 1/30/2013 for electrical upgrades for five schools in Taylor County, bids may be separate, or single combined bid option. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 1/16/2013 at 2:00 PM at Taylor County Board of Education, RR2, Box 157, Grafton. Bids should be submitted to Taylor County Board of Education, Rural Route 2, Box 157, Grafton, WV 26354 (304)265-2497. Plans and specifications are available from Architectural Vision Group, 6250 Grand Central Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304)865-1435. Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
METAL BUILDING EXPANSION, RALEIGH COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, BECKLEY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1726003) Bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on 1/22/2013 for a 75' x 120' pre-engineered metal building expansion for the Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority, Beckley. Bids should be submitted to Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority, 200 Fernandez Drive, P. O. Box 989, Beckley, WV 25802 (304)255-9335. Plans and specifications are available from Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority, 200 Fernandez Drive, P. O. Box 989, Beckley, WV 25802 (304)255-9335. Plans and specifications have been requested for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
NATURAL GAS FILL STATION, COURTHOUSE, CHARLESTON, KANAWHA COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1726016) Bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on 1/16/2013 for installation and maintenance of a compressed natural gas fuel compressor/fill station at the Kanawha County Courthouse, Charleston. Bids should be submitted to Kanawha County Commission, 407 Virginia Street East, Second Floor, Suite 229, P. O. Box 3627, Charleston, WV 25301 (304)357-0115. Plans and specifications are available from Kanawha County Commission, 407 Virginia Street East, Second Floor, Suite 229, P. O. Box 3627, Charleston, WV 25301(304)357-0115. Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
PAVILION, AMBROSE PARK, MARTINSBURG, BERKELEY COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1727901) Bids will be accepted until 12:00 PM on 1/18/2013 for a 24' x 44' metal pavilion at Ambrose Park for the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation Board. Bids should be submitted to Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation, 273 Woodbury Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25401 (304)676-2099. Plans and specifications are available from Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation, 273 Woodbury Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25401 (304)676-2099. Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
BOILER #3 BURNER REPLACEMENT, VAMC, CLARKSBURG, HARRISON COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1726127) Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 2/1/2013 for replacement of Boiler #3 burner and all mechanical and electrical work for removal of existing structure at the VA Medical Center, Clarksburg. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 1/14/2013 at 11:00 AM at Contracting Conference Room, 513 Rosebud Plaza, Clarksburg. For additional information contact Rebecca Besten at (304)623-3461 or visit www.fbo.gov and enter solicitation number VA24413R0154.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
(iSqFt Project ID# 1725982) WSH13095: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 2/13/2013 for construction of a 50 bed addition and renovations to the William R. Sharpe Hospital, Weston, Lewis County. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 1/16/2013 at 10:30 AM at Conference Room A, 936 Sharpe Hospital Road, Weston. For bid information contact Roberta Wagner at (304)558-0067. Plans and specifications are available from IKM Corporated, Architects, Interior Designers, One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412)281-1337. Plans and specifications are expected to be available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
DEFK13008: ROOF REPLACEMENT, ARMORY, CLARKSBURG, HARRISON COUNTY (Bid 1/10/2013)
Boggs Roofing, Inc...... $485,530 Murray Sheet Metal Company, Inc...... 491,395 N.F. Mansuetto & Sons, Inc...... 510,620 Sutter Roof & Metal Company, Inc...... 521,700 G & W Roofing & Construction ...... 651,000
DEFK13009: ROOF REPAIR, ARMORY, WESTON, LEWIS COUNTY(Bid 1/10/2013)
G & W Roofing & Construction ...... $52,000 Murray Sheet Metal Company, Inc...... 60,325 N.F. Mansuetto & Sons, Inc...... 78,225 Boggs Roofing, Inc...... 90,760
ENERGY EFFICIENT AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT IMPROVEMENTS, COMMUNITY CENTER, FARMINGTON, MARION COUNTY (Bid 1/3/2013)
Quality Air ...... $34,992 Allied Refrigeration ...... 55,771 Veritas Contracting ...... 58,900 Lombardi Development ...... 62,200 Debellis Construction ...... 69,000
*CAWV Members in Bold Type
MU 2013-02 January 11, 2013
WATER LINE EXTENSION, CHESTNUT RIDGE PSD, BARBOUR COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1726176) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 2/14/2013 for water line extension for the Chestnut Ridge PSD, Barbour County. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 1/30/2013 at 10:30 AM at Chestnut Ridge PSD office, 209 South Main Street, Philippi. Bids should be submitted to Chestnut Ridge PSD, 209 South Main Street, Phillippi, WV 26416. Plans and specifications are available from Thrasher Engineering, Inc., 30 Columbia Blvd., P.O. Box 1532, Clarksburg, WV 26301 (304)624- 4108. Plans and specifications are expected to be available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
NATURAL GAS FILL STATION, COURTHOUSE, CHARLESTON, KANAWHA COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1726016) Bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on 1/16/2013 for installation and maintenance of a compressed natural gas fuel compressor/fill station at the Kanawha County Courthouse, Charleston. Bids should be submitted to Kanawha County Commission, 407 Virginia Street East, Second Floor, Suite 229, P. O. Box 3627, Charleston, WV 25301 (304)357-0115. Plans and specifications are available from Kanawha County Commission, 407 Virginia Street East, Second Floor, Suite 229, P. O. Box 3627, Charleston, WV 25301(304)357-0115. Plans and specifications are expected to be available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
A/E, RENOVATIONS, CALHOUN-GILMER CAREER CENTER, GRANTSVILLE, CALHOUN COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1725996) Expressions of interest from professional firms for the renovations services to the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center in Grantsville will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 2/8/2013. For additional information contact Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center, Director Bryan P. Sterns, 5260 E. Little Kanawha Highway, Grantsville, WV 26147 (304)354-6151.
A/E, WATER SYSTEM UPGRADE, SUGAR LANE WATER ASSOCIATION, RIVESVILLE, MARION COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1727762) Expressions of interest from engineering firms for upgrading the water distribution system for the Sugar Lane Water Association in Rivesville, Marion County will be accepted until 4:30 PM on 1/29/2013. For additional information contact Region VI Planning and Development Council, 34 Mountain Park Drive, White Hall, WV 26554 (304)366-5693 or Sugar Lane Association, Bobby Riggs, RR 2 Box 61a, Rivesville, WV (304)502-2642.
A/E, PHASE III WATER PROJECT, TOWN OF BATH, BERKELEY SPRINGS WATER WORKS, MORGAN COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1728874) Expressions of interest from professional services for the Phase III Water project for Town of Bath, Berkeley Springs, Morgan County will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 2/20/2013. For additional information contact the Berkeley Springs Water Department, 271 Wilkes Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411(304)258- 9151.
RESERVOIR STORAGE TANK, RESERVOIR REMOVAL, STREAM RESTORATION, KOONTZ RUN, LONACONING, MARYLAND, CONTRACT 1 REBID
(iSqFt Project ID# 1726070) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 1/31/2013 for construction of a 3 million gallon precast, post-tensioned concrete raw water storage tank; valve vaults; concrete weir; intake and intake tank; installation of approximately 1,170 LF of chain link fence and 2 – 20 ft. gates; raw water line to tank; water line from tank to existing water line to treatment plant; removal of existing Koontz Dam and Reservoir; and restoration of Koontz Run for Lonaconing Water Company, Lonaconing, Maryland. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 1/22/2013 at 10:00 AM at Lonaconing Town Hall, Lonaconing, Maryland. Bids should be submitted to Town of Lonaconing, 7 Jackson Street, Lonaconing, MD 21539 (301)463-6233. Plans and specifications are available from Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, 1 Grand Central Park, Suite 2040, Keyser, WV 26726 (304)788-3370. Plans and specifications are expected to be available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CLOSURE, LANDFILL, CHARLESTON, KANAWHA COUNTY (Bid 1/3/2013)
EnviroProbe Integrated Solutions ...... $31,722 EnvirCheck of VA, Inc...... 32,667
*CAWV Members in Bold Type
January 11, 2013 Seven Common Accident Causes
Consider this statistic: 80 out of every 100 accidents are the fault of the person involved in the incident. Unsafe acts cause four times as many accidents and injuries as unsafe conditions.
Accidents occur for many reasons. In most industries, people tend to look for "things" to blame when an accident happens, because it's easier than looking for "root causes," such as those listed below. Consider the underlying accident causes described. Have you been guilty of any of these attitudes or behaviors? If so, you may have not been injured…but next time you may not be so lucky.
1. Taking Shortcuts: Every day we make decisions we hope will make the job faster and more efficient. But do time savers ever risk your own safety, or that of other crew members? Short cuts that reduce your safety on the job are not shortcuts but an increased chance for injury.
2. Being Over-Confident: Confidence is a good thing. Overconfidence is too much of a good thing. "It'll never happen to me" is an attitude that can lead to improper procedures, tools, or methods in your work. Any of these can lead to an injury.
3. Starting a Task with Incomplete Instructions: To do the job safely and right the first time you need complete information. Have you ever seen a worker sent to do a job, having been given only a part of the job's instructions? Don't be shy about asking for explanations about work procedures and safety precautions. It isn't dumb to ask questions; it's dumb not to.
4. Poor Housekeeping: When clients, managers or safety professionals walk through your work site, housekeeping is an accurate indicator of everyone's attitude about quality, production and safety. Poor housekeeping creates hazards of all types. A well maintained area sets a standard for others to follow. Good housekeeping involves both pride and safety.
5. Ignoring Safety Procedures: Purposely failing to observe safety procedures can endanger you and your co-workers. You are being paid to follow the company safety policies-not to make your own rules. Being "casual" about safety can lead to a casualty!
6. Mental Distractions from Work: Having a bad day at home and worrying about it at work is a hazardous combination. Dropping your 'mental' guard can pull your focus away from safe work procedures. You can also be distracted when you're busy working and a friend comes by to talk while you are trying to work. Don't become a statistic because you took your eyes off the machine "just for a minute."
7. Failure to Pre-Plan the Work: There is a lot of talk today about Job Safety Analysis. JSA's are an effective way to figure out the smartest ways to work safely and effectively. Being hasty in starting a task, or not thinking through the process can put you in harms way. Instead, Plan Your Work and then Work Your Plan.
"It is better to be careful 100 times than to get killed once." Mark Twain
Contact the CAWV at (304) 342-1166 for help with safety issues.
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America is collaborating with ClickSafety, an OSHA-authorized provider, to deliver a wide range of construction related safety courses online for members at a 10% discount. To view the full course catalog, and for information on ordering, visit: www.clicksafety.com/agc.
HH 2013-02 January 11, 2013
WVDOH RELEASES SIX MONTHS REVENUE FIGURES
West Virginia Division of Highways revenues for the first six months of the fiscal year are running ahead of projections and above revenues from the previous year. Total revenue through December total $340.6 million compared to the Governor’s estimate of $335.6 million and $333.6 million collected during the same period last year. Gas tax revenue continues to remain on target with $210 million collected, up from $204 million last year. The wholesale gas tax increased 1.3 cents January 1, from 33.4 cents to 34.7 cents per gallon. The wholesale tax is based on the average wholesale price of gas and is calculated each year. The tax generates about $14 million per penny.
The state’s Privilege Tax, which is the five percent tax on vehicles, continues to increase following several years of declines. Collected revenues are $90.7 million, which is slightly above the Governor’s estimate of $89 million and holds steady actual FY2012 collections. As car and truck sales increase, revenues increase since the tax is indexed to the value of the vehicle.
Registration fees show some lagging from years past. Revenues at $38.8 million are 5.7 percent under estimates. Although revenue is consistent with the previous year’s collections, it is down from the $41.2 million Governor’s Estimate. Under the assumption that West Virginians are driving the same number of vehicles they have in the past, registration fees should be fairly consistent.
FY13 GOVERNOR’S FY13 ACTUAL % OVER-UNDER ACTUAL FY2012 ESTIMATE COLLECTIONS ESTIMATE AMOUNT MOTOR FUEL $204,000 $210,142 3.01% $204,072 Six Months to Date REGISTRATION $41,248 $38,890 -5.72% $37,819 Six Months to Date PRIVILEGE TAX $89,633 $90,756 1.25% $90,611 Six Months to Date HIGHWAY LITTER FEES $779 $873 12.02% $747 Six Months to Date TOTAL DEDICATED TAX $335,660 $340,661 1.49% $333,249 Six Months to Date (All Amounts in Millions)
HIGHWAY STUDY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS $1.13 BILLION MORE A YEAR
An infrastructure committee of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Highways (BRHC) is recommending that the full commission consider finding ways to provide the State Road Fund with $1.13 billion more a year to stop deterioration of the current road, bridge and highway system and to enable the construction and expansion of new projects. The committee was provided information from the state Department of Transportation that showed current funds are inadequate to maintain/preserve the existing system and that no funds are available for new construction or expansion projects.
“The committee concluded that, based on the information provided, if no increase in funding is provided the quality level of the highway system will continue to deteriorate at an alarming rate leading quickly to a very unsatisfactory level of service,” said Joe Deneault, who chairs the infrastructure committee. The committee’s recommendation is to provide an additional $750 million a year to preserve and improve the state’s existing roads, bridges and highways and to provide an additional $380 million a year to fund key construction or expansion projects over the next 20-25 years. The report now moves to the BRHC’s revenue committee, which is tasked with exploring a variety of ways to fund the state’s transportation needs….now and into the future.
The special study group was been formed in July 2012 by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin to examine the condition and needs of the state’s transportation system and develop a long-term strategic plan of action, including recommendations on funding. Click here to go to the commission’s web site. For more information on the BRHC meeting from the WV Gazette click here. The Charleston Daily Mail recap is available here.
WVDOH SPECIFICATION BOOK UPDATE
There has been some confusion lately regarding the availability of copies of the 2010 WVDOH Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. This publication IS still available for purchase from the Contract Administration Division. That is especially good news for individuals taking technician exams who are in need the spec book for reference during the exam. Students are not allowed to use computers, electronic tablets on similar devices during exams.
Students also need copies of the new 2013 Supplemental Specifications dated January 2, 2013, which is available as an electronic document now on the DOH website (click here to view). Printed copies should be available from the DOH by February 1. The 2013 Supplemental is applicable to the January 15 letting and all subsequent lettings.
WVDOH Specification Engineer Ron Stanevich has provided CAWV members with an attached "Redlined Copy" which highlights new changes in red, with black text representing changes from the previous Supplemental. For a copy of the documents, email Lindsay Stephens at [email protected].
U.S. HOUSE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE CHAIR LAYS OUT AGENDA
New U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R- PA) said this week that the panel will make sure transportation is a high priority in the 113th Congress. "Our national transportation system binds us together," Chairman Shuster wrote in an op-ed published in Roll Call. "Working together in the 113th Congress, the committee will focus on strengthening America’s national transportation network to make us more efficient, more competitive and more prosperous. This is an important responsibility of government — especially the federal government." Rep. Shuster said the panel would focus on passing new funding bills for waterways and rail programs early in his tenure as Transportation Committee Chairman. He also promised that he would "pursue an aggressive oversight agenda," specifically as it relates to implementation of the $105 billion transportation bill that was approved by Congress last year. The Federal Aviation Administration and other transportation-related agencies will also be under the watchful eye of the Transportation Committee, Shuster continued.
Even as he talked of monitoring the implementation of the current funding bill for road and transit projects, however, Rep. Shuster said the Transportation Committee would begin right away preparing for the next highway authorization bill. "Preparing for the reauthorization of surface transportation programs, which expire on Sept. 30, 2014, will be a priority of the committee," he said of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Act (MAP-21). Shuster said the Highway Trust Fund, was "facing its own version of a fiscal cliff in the coming year," making it necessary for lawmakers to consider other funding mechanisms for road and transit development.
The President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Thursday said it was time for the federal government to “quit fooling around” with the transportation trust that fuels many state and local infrastructure projects and called for an increase in the gas tax. “You don’t need a lot,” President Thomas Donohue said during a press conference. “You do a little bit a year for a couple of years and it’ll make a big difference.” Donohue noted that the gas tax meant to fully fund the U.S. highway transportation trust fund is no longer sustaining the highway program. “A lot of people in the Chamber get a little squishy because a lot of people on [Capitol] Hill don’t like anything that sounds like a tax,” Donohue said. “It’s not a tax, it’s a user fee. And if you don’t want to ride on the roads you don’t have to pay for it.”
WVDOH ANNOUNCES NEW WARM MIX ASPHALT (WMA) POLICY
The WVDOH has adopted a contractor permissive-based, Warm Mix policy which was outlined in a January 3, 2013 memo from Todd Rumbaugh, acting deputy State Highway Engineer-Construction and Development. The Division will now allow the contractor to substitute a WMA mix in lieu of any Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) item on all existing contracts. The memo, attached for your review, also notes that for the 2013 paving season, all projects advertised will have an addendum noting this policy change via Special Provision and will require use of all applicable WMA bid items.
The DOH wants to track the use of WMA, necessitating the need to continue use of WMA bid items. While the contractor can bid HMA or WMA, they may choose a different production method, the DOH wants only one production method used on any single project. The new Purchase Order (PO) documents will reportedly also reflect adoption of the new WMA policy. This policy change will be discussed in more detail at the February 20 Statewide Asphalt Preconstruction Conference and 2013 Asphalt Paving Conference. Visit www.asphaltwv.com for more information on these conferences or contact APAWV at (304) 342-1166.
FHWA CLARIFIES BUY AMERICA PROVISIONS
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sent a Memorandum to its Division offices clarifying the application of Buy America requirements to manufactured products used on Federal-aid highway contracts. Since 1982, Buy America requirements have applied to all steel and iron products used on projects with FHWA funding. At that time, FHWA waived the application of these requirements to manufactured products that are not predominantly steel products. When Congress enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus legislation it included Buy America requirements for projects funded under this legislation. The ARRA law created a great deal of uncertainty as to what is and is not covered under Buy America and many states were applying these requirements more broadly than intended.
FHWA’s Memorandum, issued on December 21, 2012, clarifies that, “in order for a manufactured product to be considered subject to Buy America, the product must be manufactured predominantly of steel or iron. The FHWA deems a product to be manufactured predominately of steel or iron if the product consists of at least 90% steel or iron content when it is delivered to the job site for installation. For the purposes of applying Buy America and determining whether a product is a steel or iron manufactured product, the job site includes the sites where any precast concrete products are manufactured.” The entire memo can be read here.
SAVE THE DATE - ASPHALT INSTITUTE OFFERING WV HMA COURSE OCT. 2
The Asphalt Institute has announced a seminar schedule that includes a stop in Charleston. "Principles of Quality Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Construction" is a one day seminar that will be held in Charleston on October 2nd. Learn the basic principles of asphalt pavement construction and the inspector's responsibilities at various stages in the construction process. More information on this seminar can be found in the attached flyer.
STREAM BLOCKAGE REMOVAL, WV CONSERVATION AGENCY, LKCD, ROANE COUNTIES
(iSqFt Project ID# 1727794) A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 1/17/2013 at 10:30 AM at Terrell Store parking lot, Route 14, Reedy for stream blockage removal in Roane County. Bids should be submitted to West Virginia Conservation Agency, Edward Cox, Jr., 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304)558- 2204. Plans and specifications are available from West Virginia Conservation Agency, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304)558-2204. Plans and specifications have been requested for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
ENGINEER, CONSULTING SERVICES, STATEWIDE CULTURAL RESOURCE SERVICES, WVDOH
(iSqFt Project ID# 1728597) Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 1/25/2013 for engineer consulting services for cultural resource services for the WV Department of Transportation. For additional information contact Division of Highways, Nancy Davidson, State Capitol Complex, Building 5, Room A-663, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25305-0430 (304)558-9643.
ENGINEER, CONSULTING SERVICES, NATURAL RESOURCE SERVICES, WVDOH
(iSqFt Project ID# 1728615) Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 1/25/2013 for engineer consulting services for natural resource services for the WV Department of Transportation. For additional information contact Division of Highways, Nancy Davidson, State Capitol Complex, Building 5, Room A-663, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25305-0430 (304)558-9643.
A/E, TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT STREETSCAPE PROJECT, CITY OF ELKINS, RANDOLPH COUNTY
(iSqFt Project ID# 1727779) Expressions of interest from professional firms will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 1/31/2013 for the Transportation Enhancement Streetscape Project, Elkins, Randolph County. For additional information contact City of Elkins, Peggy Young, 401 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 (304)636-1414.
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, VIRTS CORNER, LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
(iSqFt Project ID# 1728721) Bids will be accepted until 3:30 PM on 2/12/2013 for intersection improvements at Virts Corner, Leesburg, Virginia. Bids should be submitted to Town of Leesburg, 25 West Market Street, Third Floor, Leesburg, VA 20176 (703)737-2302. Plans and specifications are available from Town of Leesburg, 25 West Market Street, Third Floor, Leesburg, VA 20176 (703)737-2302. Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
(iSqFt Project ID# 1725942) DEP16069: Expressions of interests from architectural/engineering firms for design of drainage conveyance, installation of mine seals, highwall reclamation for the Pepper Portals and Drainage project in Barbour County will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 1/22/2013. For additional information contact Guy Nisbet at (304)558-8802.
RECLAMATION, TUB RUN HIGHWALL/REFUSE, THOMAS, TUCKER COUNTY (Bid 1/10/2013)
Eastern Arrow Corporation, Inc...... $ 2,254,586 Ops Contracting Services, LLC ...... 2,327,304 Mountaineer Infrastructure, LLC ...... 2,346,845 Green Mountain Company ...... 2,469,000 Carpenter Reclamation, Inc...... 2,550,973 Cardno ATC ...... 2,741,274 Central Contracting, Inc...... 2,755,815 J. F. Allen Company, Inc...... 2,826,353 Green River Group ...... 2,828,049 A.L.L. Construction, Inc...... 2,854,467 Aspen Corporation ...... 2,985,146 Anderson Excavating, LLC ...... 3,363,809 North Central Contracting ...... 3,560,810
*CAWV Members in Bold Type 2013 1-DAY SEMINARS: Course Objective Constructing high-quality asphalt pavements is the goal of our Principles of industry. You will learn to produce high-quality pavements by learning the basic principles of Quality Hot Mix hot mix asphalt pavement construction and the inspector's responsibilities at the various Asphalt Pavement stages in the construction process. You will develop a general understanding of hot mix materials, production, placement Construction and compaction operations. Extra attention will be given to mix placement and compaction.
Who Should Attend The workshop is designed for engineers, inspectors, technicians, and contractor personnel responsible for quality control of paving materials, mix design procedures, the inspection and operations of asphalt plants, and paving operations. Participation should include personnel from federal, state, county and local agencies, airport authorities, paving contractors, consulting
engineers, and testing
laboratories. The workshop is geared for the technician level “ and as a basic refresher course for the practicing engineer. Definitely I recommend this Great effective and course to all project Workshop practical course. involved with examples. Instructors “ asphalt design and inspection. This course is taught by two highly knowledgeable AI Regional Engineers. Learn the basic principles of hot mix asphalt pavement construction and the inspector’s responsibilities at various stages in the construction process. Includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch and a copy of AI’s MS-22 Construction of Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements manual. 7 PDHs, $195* To register or for more information, visit www.asphaltacademy.org 2013 1-DAY SEMINARS: Principles of Quality asphalt ACADEMY Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Construction
Registration Form L Dates & Locations L Course Schedule L Fees & Registration (Indicate your choice below) Registration 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The registration fee is $195.00. This Class Starts 8:00 a.m. includes continental breakfast, breaks, H February 11 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL lunch, a personalized certificate for seven FDOT District 4 Headquarters Auditorium • Introduction (7) Professional Development Hours, the 3400 W. Commercial Blvd. • Inspection and the Inspector Asphalt Institute’s MS-22 Manual: Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 • Materials Construction of Hot Mix Asphalt 954.777.4414 • Plant Operations Pavements ($65 value), and other course Ft. Lauderdale PARKING: Park in NE Lot and go directly to auditorium (do not pass materials. Hotel accommodations are not Lunch Break (provided) included in the course fee. Walk-ins are
through 3-story head quarters building). L Carpooling is encouraged. admitted depending on classroom space • Placing Operations availability. • Rolling and Compaction H February 13 – Tampa, FL Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum Blvd. • Acceptance Testing Transfer, Cancellation Tampa, FL 33612 and Refund Policy 813.977.7066 Adjourn 5:00 p.m. You may cancel without penalty up to three weeks prior. If you provide the H February 15 – Savannah, GA Asphalt Institute with less than three Holiday Inn Savannah Airport weeks notice, or fail to attend, you will be 103 San Dr., Pooler, GA 31322 liable for the entire seminar fee. You may 912.330.5100 also send someone to take your place. Locations and phone numbers for the We appreciate that this is an important seminars below will be listed on investment for you and your company www.asphaltacademy.org as they become and would like to accommodate your available. needs the best we can. Therefore, please call us at 859.288.4960. H April 2 – Cheyenne, WY H April 4 – Bismarck, ND H April 16 – Boston, MA (Please use photocopies for additional registrations) H April 18 – Philadelphia, PA H April 22 – Los Angeles, CA Name ______H April 24 – Sacramento, CA April 26 – Phoenix, AZ H Title ______H May 7 – Portland, OR H May 9 – Everett, WA H September 30 – Lexington, KY Organization ______H October 2 – Charleston, WV H October 4 – Columbia, SC Address ______H October 15 – Chicago, IL October 17 – St. Louis, MO H City ______State ______Zip ______L Mail your completed registration form to: Asphalt Institute Phone ______Fax ______2696 Research Park Drive Lexington, KY 40511-8480 Email ______Fax your completed registration form to: (By providing your e-mail address you give the Asphalt Institute permission to e-mail you.) 859.288.4999 L Method of Payment Register online: www.asphaltacademy.org Complete the registration form and send along with a check (made payable to the Asphalt Institute). For additional information, H Check H MasterCard H Visa H American Express H Discover call 859.288.4960. Card Account Number ______Exp. Date ______
Cardholder’s Name ______Card Security Code ______
Asphalt Institute Federal ID # 61-1148531