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August 17, 2020
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Big Changes Coming to Curb Ramps
With the July Standards Update, ODOT has made significant changes to how they design, construct, inspect and document curb ramps. Some of these changes include but are not limited to:
1. Additional dimensioning being provided in the plans;
2. A waiver documentation process for curb ramps that can’t practicably be built to ADA standards. This waiver can be initiated either in design or in construction. A construction waiver would only be considered when a curb ramp is believed to be constructible to standards in design but unexpected field conditions make it otherwise not possible. All waivers (design or construction) must be approved by the District Design Engineer.
3. Approved waivers coming out of design will be noted on the plan cover sheet.
4. All completed curb ramps must either meet ADA standards or have an approved waiver. Any curb ramps that do not meet standard that could have practicably been built to standard (i.e. no approved waiver) will be required to be removed and rebuilt to standard.
5. Construction stop/check points have been created for curb ramps.
6. Training videos are being created.
7. Several ODOT curb ramp dimensional standards have been slightly modified to exceed ADA requirements in order to provide a tolerance for construction. Curb ramps that are built within the tolerances will meet ADA requirements will not require a waiver.
On behalf of ODOT’s Office of Roadway Engineering, just a reminder that there’s still time to register for the following free training opportunity!
• ODOT's Curb Ramp Updates Webinar (ADA)
August 20 at 1:00pm EDT » Click here to access the flyer with registration information.
If you have any questions regarding the online registration process, please contact Ohio LTAP by phone or email.
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Free Informational Videos – Teamsters Central States Pension Fund & Contractor Withdrawal Liability
Last week, Indiana Constructors, Inc. (ICI), AGC’s highway chapter in Indiana, published a series of informative videos for its members featuring labor attorney and pension fund expert Andy Martone on the topic of the failing Teamsters Central States Pension Fund and contractor withdrawal liability. ICI has kindly agreed to share them with all AGC members.
OCA’s Labor Relations Director, Mark Potnick has also worked closely with Andy Martone on issues related not only to the Teamsters Central States Pension Fund, but other pension withdrawal liability issues affecting OCA members. OCA has referred Andy to several of our members who utilized his legal expertise and services on ERISA and Pension issues affecting their companies. We have found Andy to be a great resource, and recommend that you check out the videos below if you are interested in the Teamsters Central States Pension Fund and/or contractor withdrawal liability:
• PART 1 - Introduction (17:30)
• PART 2 - Employer Options (18:06)
• PART 3 - Mass Withdrawal (15:47)
• PART 4 - Partial Withdrawal Liabilities (18:24)
• PART 5 - Final Episode (4:55)
A big thanks to George Sheraw, ICI’s Labor Relations Director for creating and sharing this valuable resource!
ODOT Offers Work Type 26 - eLearning Course (Online) and Testing Sessions (Columbus, Ohio) - August 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is currently not feasible to conduct instructor-led sessions of the Work Type 26 Structural Steel Painting Class, which previously has been scheduled several times per year. On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management, please note that the following two-step option is now available.
1. Work Type 26 eLearning Course (Online) – Click here for details on how to access the online training (3 modules).
2. Work Type 26 Testing (Columbus, Ohio) – Click here for details. Successful completion of the online training is required in order to proceed with Work Type 26 Testing.
Persons who successfully complete the Work Type 26 eLearning Course can proceed with registering for Work Type 26 Testing. Registration is now open for the following sessions.
• August 25 – Morning » Click here to register.
• August 25 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
Pre-registration is required for Work Type 26 Testing. Seating capacity is limited for each session, based on social distancing requirements due to COVID-19.
Please review the important updates and new safety protocols for testing as described per the links above.
Looking ahead, additional sessions of Work Type 26 Testing (for Fall 2020) will be announced in several weeks.
Questions about Work Type 26 can be directed to: David Flood – [email protected] or Tina Collins – [email protected], with ODOT’s Division of Construction Management.
ODOT to Require CUF and Prompt Payment Forms on LPA Projects
As part of ODOT’s Conciliation Agreement with the FHWA, prime contractors will be required to complete prompt payment forms on Local-let LPA projects. Chase Wells, Janet Treadway, and Tia Williams-Hayes will be conducting training on these forms on behalf of the ODOT’s Office of Local Programs and Division of Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
It’s a one hour training geared for both LPAs and prime contractors as both will have to complete forms in the GoFormz application (CUF and Prompt Payment respectively). There are seven days available between September 1 and September 10 to accommodate schedules. The training will be run through LTAP and the link to register is in the attachment. LPA projects sold after October 1st will be required to follow these procedures. For more information, click here.
Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing
On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management and Office of Roadway Engineering, the following additional sessions of Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing are now open for registration:
• August 18 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• September 1 – Morning » Click here to register.
• September 1 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
Click here to access the PDF flyer with recent updates.
Prerequisites – Do not register for WTS Prequalification testing until the prerequisites have been completed. Please see the online registration form and flyer for details.
Pre-registration is required for WTS Testing. Due to social distancing requirements per COVID-19, seating capacity is limited for each session.
Please review the important updates and new safety protocols as described per the links above.
Chapter Updates: Eastern Ohio Chapter Golf Outing recently held at Cadiz Country Club
The OCA Eastern Ohio Chapter golf outing was held recently at Cadiz Country Club. A great day was had and we appreciate those who supported the event by golfing and sponsoring!
Several contest winners were awarded with longest drive going to Ben McManaway (hole 18) and Longest Putt going to Mike Hunt (hole 3). Closest to the Pin was awarded to Roger Lewis (hole 8) and Rich Smathers (hole 11). Taylor Gander won the putting contest with a hole in one.
Congratulations to the first-place team from Beaver Excavating Company: Jake Burnett, Jarid Huston, Jeremiah Johnson and Chad Ratkovich. Coming in second place was the Ohio-West Virginia Excavating team of Dale Lewis, Roger Lewis, Eric Rosen and Rich Smathers.
We give a special thank you to our event sponsors including:
Lunch Sponsor:
Mid Atlantic Maintenance
Hole Sponsors:
Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Beaver Excavating Co.
McClelland Hauling, Inc.
Mid Atlantic Maintenance
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.
NLS Paving, Inc.
Ohio CAT
Ohio-West Virginia Excavating Co.
RECO Equipment, Inc.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers/Iron Planet
Shelly & Sands, Inc.
Tri-State Petroleum Corporation
Worldwide Rental Services
Youngblood Paving, Inc.
Hole in One Sponsor:
Dutro Ford
Members will be receiving more information soon for the Eastern Ohio chapter sporting shoot coming up on Friday, October 2. For more information about chapter events, contact OCA Director of Chapter Development Melanie Kitchen at [email protected].
Congratulations to the first place team of the Eastern Ohio Chapter
golf outing from Beaver Excavating Company. Pictured are:
Jake Burnett, Jeremiah Johnson, Chat Ratkovich and Jarid Huston. |
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OCA is pleased to have received an application for membership from:
Associate Member:
Company: Beagle Hill Services
Member Type: Associate Member - DBE
Member Description: Pipe Supplier
Primary Contact, Brenda Celuch, 740-828-9852, [email protected]
Chapter: Eastern Ohio
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