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Bidders Beware – SWPPPTrack Prices
Due to continued complaints and actions (including findings and orders) from the Ohio EPA against ODOT, some projects are now required to use a software called SWPPPTrack in order to document placement and maintenance of erosion control used under Supplemental Specification 832. This software is single source and is much more expensive than you might expect. This change is being made by addendum in order to make sure bidders’ attention is drawn to it. The name, email and phone number of the software developer will be in the addendum, and bidders need to contact the developer to get an accurate price and schedule of payments. There have been several projects to date in which the awarded bidder has drastically underestimated the cost of this change. If you are unable to obtain a quote from the vendor within a reasonable timeframe, please notify ODOT through a pre-bid question and contact Chris Engle.
ODOT Notice of DBE Changes
In case you missed the notice sent out by ODOT, it is attached here. This was discussed at the Conaway Conference in the general session. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chris Engle.
Thank You to Our Conaway Conference Sponsors!
We would like to thank the following companies for their sponsorship to the 2018 Conaway Conference. This is an annual collaborative event between the Ohio Contractors Association and the Ohio Department of Transportation. Your contribution is much appreciated!
American Structurepoint
Anderson Concrete
Beaver Excavating Co., Geotechnical Service
Burgess & Niple
CNA Surety Corporation
EL Robinson
Flexible Pavements of Ohio
John R. Jurgensen Co.
Liberty Mutual
Mid Atlantic Maintenance
Miller Bros. Construction
Paul Peterson Company
PS Construction Fabrics
S&ME
State Highway Supply, Inc.
Stone Environmental Engineering & Science, Inc.
Join Us in May in Washington For The Annual Fly-In
2018 could be the year of infrastructure in Washington, D.C. and the construction industry must be involved as the federal funding program is developed. The Transportation Construction Coalition, ARTBA and AGC are once again co-hosting the annual “Fly-In” to Washington D.C. to let members of Congress know that they must create a long-term fix for the country’s highway funding program. This is your chance to discuss our industry’s needs with your members of Congress and to impress upon them the importance of addressing the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.
This year’s Fly-In will be on May 15th and 16th. OCA staff and members will be attending.
At the TCC legislative briefing on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 15th you will receive information about what policy and funding proposals are being considered. You will hear from key policy makers from Capitol Hill and the Administration and receive educational briefing materials on key industry priorities for your use in meeting with your congressional delegation.
The transportation construction industry cannot afford to miss this opportunity to help shape the future of our Nation's infrastructure investment. Join hundreds of other industry leaders from around the country in delivering our message to Capitol Hill May 15-16 in Washington D.C. This year's meeting will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel at 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C 20001. The hotel will sell out, so we encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible with the Grand Hyatt by calling 888-421-1442. Mention the group name TCC Fly-In for the $329 per night room rate.
If you have questions, please contact Angela at [email protected].
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