Newsletter 2016-23 June 10, 2016 INDUSTRY RESPONDS TO

Newsletter 2016-23
June 10, 2016
INDUSTRY RESPONDS TO NEW WVDOH INTERACTION POLICY
The CAWV and other organizations received a letter dated May 23, 2016 from Transportation
Secretary Paul Mattox, Jr. detailing new interaction and meeting procedures involving WVDOH
personnel and industry representatives. This course of action, the letter notes, is “being
pursued in order to formalize and vet any discussions occurring between WVDOH and
industry.”
The new policy sets protocol to include such things as setting an agenda for meeting at least
two weeks in advance, WVDOH management will approve agendas, no changes or additions to
the approved agenda will be permitted and only written comments shall be accepted. Only
WVDOH personnel will attend the meetings to consider written comments. Discussion and
approval of agenda items shall consist only of those attending the meetings. Where industry will
be included in meetings, an approved attendance list of WVDOH and industry representatives is
required.
Reaction by associations and organizations to the WVDOH letter has been swift. In a June 3,
2016 letter to Secretary Mattox, 16 organizations that have various dealings with the WVDOH
stated they have serious concerns with WVDOH’s new procedures modifying and limiting
interaction of industry groups with the WVDOH and its personnel. Two former WVDOH officials
also signed the letter.
“As your letter states, the WVDOH and its associated industry representatives have enjoyed a
long history of working together to produce procedures necessary for the delivery of WVDOH
programs. While we strongly support this statement, we believe the unintended consequences
of the division’s new policy will create a more disruptive, inefficient, litigious and costly
environment that is unnecessary given the need to maximize limited dollars in the State Road
Fund due to stagnant revenues over the past decade,” the groups wrote.
“The joint committees and subcommittees between the WVDOH and industry have a proven
track record in promoting common objectives which have produced better materials and
specifications, designs, innovations, procedures and processes, policies, and, ultimately, a
higher quality project delivered at the most economical cost. All of this has been done in a
collaborative, open and transparent way. The beneficiaries of the joint committees’ actions
have been the taxpayers of West Virginia who fund state road and bridge construction and
maintenance projects,” they stated.
The groups requested this policy be reconsidered and offered to put together a task force to
meet with WVDOH to discuss in further detail. The group is awaiting response from the
department. In the meantime, the Joint WVDOH/FHWA/CAWV Construction Subcommittee
scheduled for June 16 has been cancelled. The June meeting of the Specification Committee
was also cancelled and construction and engineering industry representatives have been
removed from the committee.
Attached for members’ review is the May 23, 2016 WVDOH letter to the CAWV and the June 3,
2016 response by industry groups. More information will be presented as it becomes available.
GOVERNOR VETOES BUDGET IN ITS ENTIRETY; LEGISLATURE CONVENES SATURDAY
TO CONSIDER NEW TAXING PROPOSAL
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin vetoed the budget bill Wednesday passed last week by the state
legislature and announced he’s reached a bipartisan agreement with the state Senate on what
the new budget should look like just more than three weeks from a possible government
shutdown. Gov. Tomblin struck down the budget bill in its entirety. He opposed the $182 million
that was taken from the state Rainy Day Fund. The plan included no tax increases to fill the
projected $270 million revenue hole for next fiscal year but instead used approximately $245
million in one-time monies. The governor also announced Wednesday a plan for a new budget
that includes a 65-cent increase in the tobacco tax, budgets cuts and account sweeps along
with approximately $70 million from the Rainy Day Fund. It’s a plan senators support, Tomblin
said.
The budget must be passed by July 1 to avoid a shutdown of government services. Senate
President Bill Cole, R-Mercer, on WV MetroNews Talkline Thursday said he will support the
Governor’s plan to increase the tobacco tax .65 cents per pack as will most Senators. The
Senate will take up the tax increase first when the Legislature resumes in special session
Saturday.
The House defeated 55-44-1 the Governor’s earlier .45 cent cigarette tax increase so it is
questioned whether there will be enough votes for a .65 cent raise. House Speaker Tim
Armstead, R-Kanawha, also on Talkline Thursday, said there is not much support for a .65 cent
increase. He said he will be interested to see how the Governor can gain support, even with his
own party, for a tax increase that’s greater than the one already rejected.
In discussions with state contracting agencies, the CAWV has learned that contractors’ estimate
payments could either be delayed or put on hold if agencies don’t have spending authority past
July 1.
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 28 MUNICIPALITIES WILL IMPOSE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
Effective July 1, 2016, in addition to the current municipalities, the following twelve
municipalities will impose local sales and use tax bringing the total number of municipalities
imposing the tax to twenty-eight: Beckley, Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Dunbar, Fairmont, Grafton,
Harpers Ferry, Moorefield, Pennsboro, Romney, South Charleston, and Weirton.
The West Virginia State Tax Department administers the local sales and use taxes for the 28
municipalities. Local sales and use tax applies to sales and purchases made on taxable goods
and services provided within the local taxing municipality’s boundaries. The tax applies to the
same items West Virginia sales and use tax law outlines. The local taxes apply to construction
materials and contractors are required to pay the local 1% but can differ based on where the
products are sold and delivered.
To view the State Tax Department’s website showing the 28 municipalities, along with examples
of when and where the local sale tax applies, click here.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER FOR THE CAWV WEBINAR - EMPLOYEE STOCK
OWNERSHIP PLANS
The CAWV, in conjunction with the White Planning Group, has scheduled a webinar
presentation on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) for 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June
16. This presentation examines how ESOPs can be a very tax-advantaged method of
transferring a closely held business from one generation to the next or to key management as
business owners seek advice regarding their exit strategy. ESOPs offer many advantages, tax
and otherwise, to the selling shareholder, the sponsoring company, the employees and the
community, including immediate liquidity (whole or part), no third party interests, significant
corporate tax deductions, tax exemptions and capital gains tax deferrals/elimination. This
presentation also discusses corporate governance, structuring alternatives, financing and
related tax planning related to ESOPs.
The presenter, Daniel Zugell, senior vice president, Business Transition Advisors (BTA), will
inform members on how an ESOP may be the perfect succession plan for their business. BTA is
a nationally recognized firm dedicated to assisting in the design and implementation of ESOPs.
Mr. Zugell has authored and been featured in numerous national financial publications and has
earned several advanced financial designations from The American College.
To register for the June 16 webinar, please click here. For more information, contact Pat
McDonald at [email protected] or at 304-342-1166.
The next webinar, which will be scheduled soon, will educate members on how the new Rightto-Work legislation will affect their business’s collective bargaining agreements. Both of these
webinars are part of the CAWV / BrickStreet Educational Series.
SAVE THE DATE CAWV FAMILY OUTING – JULY 22
Adventures on the Gorge, located on the New River in Lansing, WV, will host this year’s CAWV
Family Outing on July 22. Members and their families will have the opportunity to spend time
with fellow members in activities including: zip lining, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing and much
more, right here in Wild Wonderful West Virginia. Members will receive more information in
future Newsletters. Click here to visit the Adventures on the Gorge’s website. For more
information, contact Wendy Long at (304) 342-1166, or email [email protected].
NEW APAWV DIRECTORY AVAILABLE
The Asphalt Pavement Association of West Virginia has begun distribution of their new 20162017 Membership Directory. The popular publication provides a number of resources, including
member listings and a map of asphalt plants and WVDOH Districts, extensive listing of state
and federal agencies and WVDOH central office and district/county personnel, state police
detachments, and much more. The directory is available upon request at no cost. To request a
directory, contact Cheryl Clark at (304) 342-1166, or email [email protected].
EXPO 2017 OPENS FOR BUSINESS
The 38th Annual West Virginia Construction and Design EXPO is open for business. Members
can now obtain a booth or take advantage of sponsorship opportunities that are available.
Contract documents for the March 22-23, 2017 event are now available online at
www.wvexpo.com. CAWV encourages all members to participate as an exhibitor, honor
exhibitor (non-displaying participant), sponsor, advertiser, or attendee. The 2016 show attracted
over 4,600 attendees. More information will be provided to members in future Newsletters. Visit
the website at www.wvexpo.com or contact EXPO at (304) 342-3976 for additional information.
CAWV GOLF OUTING A HUGE SUCCESS
The CAWV Scholarship Foundation would like to thank all the golfers, sponsors and supporters
who participated in this year’s annual golf outing on June 3 at Berry Hills Country Club. There
was a great turnout and the weather was perfect. Monies collected from this outing help
support scholarships for construction-related degrees and civil engineering students. Since its
inception in 1990, the CAWV Scholarship Fund has contributed over two hundred thousand
dollars to hundreds of deserving students. This year’s event raised over $7,500. Golf Chairman
Bob Brookover, WV Paving, Inc., thanks the following sponsors for their support:
HOLE #
EVENT
SPONSOR
12
12
11
10
7
5
3
3
Closest to pin
Hole-in-One
Longest Putt
Refreshments
Refreshments
Longest Drive
Closest to pin
Refreshments
CAWV Scholarship Fund
CAWV Scholarship Fund
BrickStreet Insurance
Triad Engineering
Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP
West Virginia Paving, Inc.
Daniels Law Firm
Anderson Equipment Company
1ST PLACE TEAM SPONSORED BY:
Lanham O’Dell & Company
Shamblin Stone, Inc.
Rudd Equipment Company
Walker Machinery Company
Mountain State Insurance Company
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
All Construction
ALL Crane Equipment
Anderson Equipment
Bowles Rice
Brewer & Company
BrickStreet
Brown Edwards
Central Contracting
Charleston Steel
Coe Resources
Daniels Law Firm
FAMCO
G&G Builders
Highway Safety
James White Construction
Johnstone & Gabhart
Kanawha Stone
Kelly Paving
Kokosing Construction
Lanham O’Dell & Company
Leslie Equipment
Mary Prim
MCS Construction
Mountaineer Contractors
Mt. State Insurance Agency
MVB Bank
Neighborgall Construction
Paramount Construction
Peerless Brick and Block
Potesta
Pounding Mill Quarry
Shamblin Stone
State Equipment
Swope Construction
Terradon
Thornburg Insurance
Thrasher
Vecellio & Grogan
West Virginia Paving
WV Heating & Plumbing
ZMM
June 10, 2016
**Plans in CAWV Physical Plan Room
(^) Paper (+) Disc or Digital
# CAWV Listed as plan holder
The CAWV posts all projects announced in the Newsletter along with where the plans and specifications can be
viewed. For more information, contact Cheryl Clark at (304) 342-1166 or email [email protected].
Bid Date
6/14
Project Name
Contact or Document Location
Bulletin
**^+Classroom Addition, Southside
Elementary School, Cabell County
Sidewalk Replacement, South Court Street
City of Lewisburg
**+Improvements, Pleasant County Middle
School
Equipment Lease/ Rental Without Operator,
District 6
Mount View High School Storefront & Flooring
Renovations, McDowell County
**^ Infrastructure Repairs, Preparation,
Pavement Topcoat, Charles Town
ZMM, Inc. (304) 342-0159
6/15
Asbestos Abatement-Floor Tile, Goodman
Manor, Williamson
Adkins Design (304) 984-2415
Housing Authority of Williamson
BB 6/3
6/16
High Tech Corridor Development TIF
Improvement, Harrison County
**+Auxiliary Gym Addition, Chapmanville High
School, Logan County
A/E, Wastewater Plant, Watoga Riverside
Campground
A/E, Wastewater Plant, Pipestem Resort
State Park, Cabin Area
Buckhannon Upshur Airport Authority,
Obstruction Removal, Runway 11 Approach
Westridge Phase IV-Package #1 Main Street,
Morgantown, WV
Big Caney VI Water Project, Clintwood,
Virginia
Brick/ Stone Masonry Repair, Fayette County
Courthouse
Water Line Extension, Lawrence County on
Right Fork of Torchlight Road
Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Parkersburg
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
(304) 624-4108
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
(304) 624-4108
Guy Nisbet (304) 558-2596
(DNR1600000021)
Guy Nisbet (304) 558-2596
(DNR1600000022)
Chapman Technical Group
(304) 472-8914
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
(304) 624-4108
Dickenson County Public Service
Authority, www.trascoplanroom.com
J. Dan Snead & Associates
(304) 252-6630
Lynn Imaging (800) 888-0693
www.lynnimaging.com
Burgess & Niple, Inc.
(304) 485-8541
MU 5/27
BIN 16
BB 5/27
BIN 49
MU 5/13
6/14
6/14
6/15
6/15
6/15
6/16
6/16
6/16
6/16
6/16
6/16
6/17
6/20
6/21
Chapman Technical Group (304)
727-5501
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
(304) 624-4108
Misty Delong (3040) 558-8802
(DOT1600000100)
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
(304) 624-4108
City of Charles Town
(304) 725-2311
BB 5/20
BIN 31
HH 5/20
BIN 69
BB 6/3
BIN 75
HH 5/27
BB 5/27
BIN 4
HH 6/3
BIN 32
MU 5/13
HH 5/20
BIN 66
HH 5/27
MU 6/3
BB 5/6
MU 5/27
MU 5/27
6/21
6/21
6/21
6/21
6/21
6/21
6/21
6/21
New
6/21
New
Rebid
6/21
6/21
6/22
New
6/22
6/22
6/22
6/22
6/22
6/22
6/22
New
6/23
6/23
6/23
Mapping Services, Northern West Virginia
Beth Collins (304) 558-2157
(DEP1600000054)
Mapping Services, Southern West Virginia
Beth Collins (304) 558-2157
(DEP1600000053)
**+Town of Oakland, Water Distribution and
Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP
Sewer Collection Improvements, Maryland
(304) 788-3370
Water Storage Tank Replacement, Village of Triad Engineering, Inc.
Jewett, OH
(740) 249-4304
**+Auxiliary Gym & Classrooms Additions,
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
Doddridge County High School
(304) 624-4108
Corrugated Steel Bridge Decking Dip
Charles Barnette (304) 558-2566
Galvanized
(DOT1600000101)
**^New Picnic Shelter Ritter Park, Huntington, Greater Huntington Park &
WV
Recreation District (304) 696-5954
**^Elkhorn City Elementary School
Lynn Imaging (800) 888-0693
Renovation & Addition, Pike County Board of www.lynnimaging.com
Education
Rebid Exit 13 Wastewater System
Anderson & Associates
Improvements-Phase 2A, Washington County http://bids.andassoc.com/
Virginia
**+^Lincoln County High School Athletic
ZMM, Inc. (304) 342-0159
Complex
**^Martin County High School-Sitework,
Martin County Board of Education
Kentucky
www.lynnimaging.com
Stalnaker Hall Entrance/ Steam Tunnel
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
Repairs, WVU
(304) 624-4108
+^Building Addition to Spencer Elementary
ZMM, Inc. (304) 342-0159
School, Roane County
Taxiway Lighting, Morgantown Municipal
Michael Baker International
Airport
(412) 269-4669
**^Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade,
Stafford Consultants, Inc.
Contract 1, Town of Alderson
(304) 425-9555
**^ Lift Station Replacements, Contract 2,
Stafford Consultants, Inc.
Town of Alderson
(304) 425-9555
Reno. /Addition, Paul G. Blazer High School, Lynn Imaging
Ashland, KY
[email protected]
Philippi Public Library repairs
Judy Buckner Larry, Director
(304) 457-3495
**^Jefferson Avenue Water Line
Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP
Replacement, Charles Town
(304) 788-3370
**+Peaser Knob / Bingham Road Waterline
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
Extension, Greenbrier PSD
(304) 431-7800
Site Lighting Project, Housing Authority, City
Randall L. Greene, City of Wheeling
of Wheeling
Pipe Arch Installation, Monongahela National www.fbo.gov and solicitation number
Forest
AG-3434-S-16-0032
HH 5/27
HH 5/27
MU 5/20
BIN 51
MU 5/20
BB 6/3
BIN 72
HH 6/3
BB 6/3
BIN 23
BB 6/3
BIN 73
MU 6/3
BB 6/3
BIN 28
HH 6/10
BIN 41
BB 6/3
BB 5/27
BIN 42
HH 6/3
MU 5/13
BIN 45
MU 5/13
BIN 45
BB 5/20
BB 5/27
MU 4/8
BIN 12
MU 5/20
BIN 70
BB 5/27
MU 5/27
6/23
New
6/24
6/30
Re-Bid Re-Roof, Webster Springs Elementary
School
Masonry Repairs, National Conservation
Training Center, Shepherdstown
Charles Point, Harrison County, Greater
Bridgeport Convention & Visitors Bureau
Removal / Repairs of Concrete, Stamford
Park, Huntington
**^Contract No. 1 – Construct Snow Removal
Equipment Building, Braxton County Airport
**^Contract No. 2 – Acquire Snow Removal
Equipment, Braxton County Airport
Architectural & Engineering Services, Aldie
Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Loudoun County
**+Water Pressure Booster Station
Construction, Upshur County
Water Booster Pump Installation, Paden City
6/30
Re-Roof, Camp Washington- Carver
6/30
Construct 10-Unit T-Hangar, Mingo County
Airport, Varney, WV
**+Contract 1 Point Lick & Coal Fork Sanitary
Sewer Remediation, Malden PSD
**+Contract 2, Force Main Improvements, Lift
Stations #5, #7, and #13, Malden PSD
**+Contract 3, Wastewater Treatment Plant,
Malden PSD
**+Contract 4, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Discharge Line, Malden PSD
Bridge Repair, Pneumatically Applied Mortar
(Shotcrete) WV Turnpike
Bridge Spot Painting, Bluestone Bridge,
Mercer Count
Rehabilitate Apron, Phase III, Tri-State
Airport, Huntington
Equipment Lease/Rental without Operator
(DOT1600000102)
Westridge Phase 3-Package 2 Business Park,
Morgantown
#Tucker Boulder Park, Davis
6/24
6/24
6/28
6/28
6/28
6/28
6/30
6/30
6/30
6/30
6/30
6/30
6/30
6/30
6/30
6/30
New
7/5
7/5
Roof Replacement, Main/ Clinical Building,
VAMC, Clarksburg
Consulting Services, Upgrade and/or
Relocation of West Virginia Route 2 through
the City of New Cumberland
Williamson Shriver Architects, Inc.
(304) 345-1060
Alicia Weber (304) 876-7359
BB 6/3
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
(304) 624-4108
Jim Insco, Public Works Director
(304) 696-5903
Chapman Technical Group
(304) 727-5501
Chapman Technical Group
(304) 727-5501
Christopher Bresley,
[email protected]
E.L. Robinson Engineering
(304) 776-7473 Ext 235
Paden City Recorder
(304) 337-2295
Michelle Childers (304) 558-2063
(DCH1600000009)
Chapman Technical Group
(304) 727-5501
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
304-343-7601
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
304-343-7601
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
304-343-7601
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
304-343-7601
HNTB, (304) 760-1840
[email protected]
HNTB, (304) 760-1840
[email protected]
Tri-State Airport (304) 453-6165
BB 5/27
Misty Delong (304) 558-8802
[email protected]
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
(304) 624-4108
Chapman Technical Group
(304) 727-5501
www.fbo.gov and Solicitation
number VA24416B1057000
WV Department of Transportation
[email protected]
HH 6/10
HH 5/20
HH 6/3
BB 5/27
BIN 25
HH 5/27
BIN 25
BB 5/27
MU 6/3
BIN 9
MU 5/27
BB 5/13
BIN 2
BB 5/27
MU 6/3
BIN 71
MU 6/3
BIN 71
MU 6/3
BIN 71
MU 6/3
BIN 71
HH 6/30
HH 6/3
HH 6/3
HH 6/10
HH 5/27
BIN 68
BB 5/27
HH 6/10
7/6
New
7/6
7/6
7/8
7/11
7/12
7/12
7/12
7/12
7/13
7/14-17
7/20
7/21
Cooling Tower Replacement, VAMC,
Huntington
HVAC Systems Replacement EOI Design
Services, Dunbar Armory & Brushfork Armory
(ADJ1600000002)
Blairs Valley & Draper Roads Stream
Stabilization and Culvert Replacement,
Washington County, Maryland
Demolition of 3 Structures, 2 residential, & 1
Commercial Structure, Logan County
Construction of Scott Jenkins Memorial Park
Phase II, Hamilton, VA
District 7 Office Building, Lewis County
www.fbo.gov and solicitation number BB 4/29
VA24916C0156
Crystal Rink (304)558-2402
BB 6/10
[email protected]
Division of Engineering &
Construction Management
(240) 313-2460
HH 6/10
The Logan County Commission
Rocky Adkins, County Adminisrator
(304) 7928626
Christopher Bresley,
[email protected]
HH 6/10
ETB Architects (304) 425-4491
www.bidx.com
http://gov.allconet.org/bids/bid.htm
Adam Patterson (301) 876-9561
[email protected](www.fbo.gov)
(304) 623-3461 ext. 3982
Carrie Edwards (304) 536-2144
[email protected]
Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP
(304) 788-3370
BB 5/13
Frostburg Business Park Access Road,
Allegany County, Maryland
Construction, Community Living Center,
VAMC, Clarksburg (VA24416B0593)
Site Preparation for Natural Regeneration,
Monongahela National Forest
# City of Charles Town, Sewer Gravity, Road
Bores & Pump Stations Project- Task 19B,
Charles Town
CAWV Annual Meeting
Greenbrier Resort
Contact Wendy Long (304)342-1166 or [email protected]
**Upper/ Lower Dam Modification, Cacapon
Guy Nisbet (304) 558-2596
State Park
(DNR1600000044)
Restroom Project-PSC Charleston
Williamson Shriver Architects
(PSC1600000003)
(304) 345-1060
2016 WVDOH LETTING SCHEDULE
June 14
June 15
June 22
June 28
July 12
July 26
August 9
September 13
October 18
November 8
December 6
BB 6/10
HH 6/3
BB 6/3
HH 6/3
MU 6/10
HH 5/27
BB 6/10
BIN 50
BB 2016-23
June 10, 2016
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS CALL ON CONGRESS TO ENACT MULTIEMPLOYER
PENSION REFORM
This week, AGC joined a group of construction employer associations in a letter to
Congressional leaders calling for multiemployer pension reform. The letter highlighted how
imperative it is for Congress to authorize composite plans for multiemployer plans as soon as
possible. Composite Plans enjoy strong support from both labor and management in the
construction industry stakeholders and we don’t think paralysis should set in because of the
Treasury Department’s rejection of the Central States Rescue plan. AGC thinks this makes a
stronger case for action now on Composite Plans.
COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT, VAMC, HUNTINGTON
Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 7/5/2016 for replacement of Cooling Tower Building 1S,
VA Medical Center, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704. This is a multi-phased
project to replace cooling tower of Building 1S, the main patient support building at VAMC
Huntington. A site visit will be held at the Huntington VAMC, Building 8 on 6/15/2016 at 9:00
PM. Work includes demolition of the existing cooling tower, associated piping, electrical,
controls; and installation of new cooling tower in a separate location with new piping, plumbing,
electrical, and controls. Construction of a new pump room in the basement of Bldg. 34 and
relocation of the water treatment system is also included. Plans and specifications are available
from www.fbo.gov and refer to solicitation number VA24916R0427. For additional information
contact Jason Kinchen at [email protected].
ROOF REPLACEMENT, MAIN BUILDING/ CLINICAL ADDITION, VAMC, CLARKSBURG
Bids will be accepted until 7/6/2016 for the replacement of existing roofing material and
insulation, removal of all existing drains in the areas of demolition, and installation of new roof
drains that will allow proper drainage from the finished new roof, with new flashing, insulation
and roofing material for roofs at the Clarksburg VAMC main building and clinical building. A prebid meeting will be held at the Medical Center, Building 7 Conference Room, 513 Rosebud
Plaza, Clarksburg, WV. Plans and specifications are available from www.fbo.gov and refer to
solicitation number VA24616B1057. For additional information contact Alison Klein at (304) 6233461 ext. 4143 or email [email protected].
RESTROOM RENOVATION, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, CHARLESTON
Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 7/21/2016 for construction and renovation of two existing
multi-occupant restrooms and for the installation of two new single unit restrooms at the PSC
Headquarters, 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25301. A mandatory pre-bid
meeting will be held on 6/16/16 at 10:00 AM. Bids for solicitation PSC1600000003 will be
received at the Bid Clerk Department of Administration, Purchasing Division, 2019 Washington
St. E., Charleston, WV 25305 or www.wvOasis.gov. For additional information contact Melissa
Pettrey, (304) 558-0094 or [email protected]. Plans and specification are available on
www.wvOasis.gov.
EOI: DESIGN SERVICES, HVAC SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT, DUNBAR ARMORY /
BRUSHFORK ARMORY
Expressions of Interests will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 7/6/2016 for professional engineering
services for the replacement/upgrade of HVAC systems at the Dunbar Armory, 605 26th Street,
Dunbar, WV 25064, and Brushfork Armory, 2915 Old Bramwell Road, Bluefield, WV 24701.
Bids for solicitation ADJ1600000002 will be received at the Bid Clerk Department of
Administration, Purchasing Division, 2019 Washington St. E., Charleston, WV 25305 or
www.wvOasis.gov. For additional information contact Crystal Rink, (304) 558-2402
[email protected]. Plans and specification are available on www.wvOasis.gov.
SCOTT JENKINS MEMORIAL PARK PHASE II, HAMILTON, VIRGINIA
Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 7/11/2016 for construction of Phase II of Scott Jenkins
Memorial Park. Scott Jenkins Memorial Park is located off East Colonial Highway - 1.3 miles
west of intersection with Route 9 in Hamilton Virginia 20158. A pre-bid meeting will be held
6/13/16 at 1:00 PM at the Scott Jenkins Memorial Park, north side of Business Route 7 (East
Colonial Highway), 1.3 miles west of intersection with Route 9 in Hamilton Virginia 20158.
Bids will be received at the Department of Finance and Procurement, Division of Procurement,
One Harrison Street, SE, 4th Floor, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. For additional information
contact Christopher Bresley, (703) 777-0394 or [email protected]. Documents
can be downloaded from the Loudoun County website at www.loudoun.gov/procurement.
RCB LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER – WATERPROOFING REPAIR PROJECT 4/08
G & G Builders, Inc. ................................................................................................ $ 94,900
Wiseman Construction Co., Inc. ........................................................................... 187,157
Allegheny Restoration Inc. ........................................................................................ 232,320
SUMMIT HALL WOOD BYPASS DOORS AND HARDWARE 6/8
The A.G. Mauro Company .........................................................................................$72,507
Architectural Interior Products .................................................................................... 80,364
Pro Build ...................................................................................................................126,087
*CAWV Members in bold type
June 10, 2016
BEWARE OF ADVERSE WEATHER
Carrying 100 million volts of electricity, a bolt of lightning is deadly. Lightning strikes without
warning.
Many times high winds can kick up from an approaching storm without warning. A tornado
could be the next thing seen. Is there a plan? What are employees going to do? Where are
they going to go?
According to the National Weather Service, lightning will strike and kill hundreds each year.
WHY? Hundreds more are seriously disabled.
Flash floods are another very common storm-related hazard in West Virginia. People all have
experiences that can recalled in our communities and around the state where flash flooding
takes people by surprise and takes lives.
Here are some good rules to help reduce the possibility of being a statistic of adverse weather:
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Plan what employees are to do and where they are to go in the event of bad weather.
Hold safety talks with all employees to communicate the plan to them.
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Look over the project site and check the landscape to see if flash flooding could pose a
threat. Are there small creeks, streams, ditch-lines or the like surrounding or cutting
through the project? Even a small dry creek bed in the far distance can rise without
warning from a rainstorm. Don’t get caught with no way out.
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Take approaching storms seriously. Shelter inside a building or hard topped vehicle if
lightning is present. Do not use an open-sided shelter house, car port, porch, tree or
stand under an extended roof. Get completely inside. Stay away from outside open
spaces. REMEMBER: Lightning is often on the fringe of storms, both coming and going,
so waiting to take shelter until the storm is right there may be too late.
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Stay off the phone until the storm has passed and turn-off all 2-way radios.
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Most importantly.........be prepared and have a plan before adverse weather hits.
Contact the CAWV at (304)342-1166 for assistance with your safety program.
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.cawv.org then click on the Safety link.
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June 10, 2016
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE RELEASES ITS
VERSION OF THE WRDA REAUTHORIZATION MEASURE
On May 25, 2016, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure unanimously
released its version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016. To the dismay of the
Clean Water Construction Coalition, the House bill does not include funding for the Clean Water
or Drinking Water SRF program. A prior bipartisan agreement to fund the Clean Water and
Drinking Water program at the last five–year average was agreed to by Committee members.
What eventually was approved was strictly a Corps of Engineers bill.
On April 28, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reported out its WRDA
reauthorization bill, S.2848. While WRDA is a traditional Corps of Engineers bill, this version
also contains significant provision on safe drinking water (in response to the Flint, Michigan
crisis), and clean water. Highlights include:
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Authorizes $1.8 B over 5 years for sewer overflow grant program to address CSO, SSO
and storm water discharges.
Authorizes $15 M over 5 years for technical assistance to small communities (<10,000
population).
Directs EPA to promote Green Infrastructure.
Authorizes a pilot program related to innovative public-private partnership financing.
Provides a number of changes/improvements to WIFIA, also stating that WIFIA
appropriations must be in addition to “robust” appropriations to SRFs.
Establishes a Water Infrastructure Investment Trust Fund. This would provide grants
under the SRF with money coming from voluntary fees/labeling. This is modeled after
Blumenauer’s bill, which we’ve supported. Under this program, the Secretary of treasury
and departments would design a label that businesses could choose to add to their
product, with 3 cents being collected from every unit (e.g., bottle of water). Of fees
collected, 85% would go to the CWSRF and 15% to the DWSRF. It also includes a
provision that no grants will be provided from this fund unless the SRF appropriations
exceed the average of the last 5 years.
Authorizes an Innovative Water Technology grant program at $50 M/year – subject to
appropriations - supporting reuse. It also includes $10 M in direct spending (via EPA).
Reauthorizes the Water Resources Research Act at $1.5 M annually form 2015-2020.
Reauthorizes the Water Desalination Act at $8M annually from 2015-2020.
Directs EPA with other Federal agencies to develop drought resilience guidelines.
Encourages use of SRF funding and additional subsidization for innovative technologies.
The clean water and safe drinking water issues will be major issues in conference on the two
bills. Clean Water Construction Coalition representatives will be meeting with the Congressional
Clean Water Caucus staff (Chairman, Congressman John Duncan, R-TN-2, advocate of a
national clean water trust fund, and Co-Chair Congressman Dan Lipinski, D-IL-3 – both
members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee). The purpose of the meeting with
these House Representatives is to encourage them on clean water and safe drinking water
reauthorization and funding.
SEWER GRAVITY, ROAD BORES AND PUMP STATIONS PROJECT– TASK 19B, CITY OF
CHARLES TOWN
Bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on 7/13/2016 for construction of three sewer lift stations and
associated collection system for the purpose of conveying raw sewage collected from both the
Sanitary Associates Sewer Service Area and Willow Springs Sewer Service Area to the existing
Charles Town Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment. A mandatory pre-bid conference will
be held on 6/22/2016 at 2:00 PM at the Charles Town Utility Board Office, 832 South George
Street, Charles Town, WV 25414. Bids will be received by Charles Town Utility Board Office,
832 South George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414. Plans and specifications are available
from office of Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP, 159 Plaza Drive, Keyser, WV, (304) 788-3370.
Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ENHANCED NUTRIENT REMOVAL PROJECT,
PETERSBURG
Bids will be accepted until 2:30 PM on 7/13/2016 for the WV wastewater treatment plant
enhanced nutrient removal project, Petersburg, West Virginia. A pre-bid conference will be held
on 6/30/2016 at 10:30 AM at the City of Petersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant, 309 Virginia
Avenue, Petersburg, WV 26847. Bids will be received by the City of Petersburg, WV, at City
Hall, 21 Mountain View Street, Petersburg, WV 26847. Plans and specifications are available
from Dewberry Consultants LLC, 8401 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031. For additional
information contact Jeff Chapin PE, (703) 849-0555. Plans and specifications are available
in the CAWV Physical Planroom bin 7.
RIVER ROAD PSD, MONONGAHELA COUNTY CONTRACT 1 PROPOSED WATER
SYSTEM UPGRADES 6/1
Cove Run ............................................................................................................... $1,175,180
Mountaineer Welding .............................................................................................. 1,323,815
Pro Contracting, Inc. ............................................................................................... 1,364,525
Bear Contracting, LLC .......................................................................................... 1,371,830
J. F. Allen, Company ............................................................................................. 1,399,772
JB Contracting ........................................................................................................ 1,638,030
Anderson Excavating, LLC................................................................................... 1,703,402
D & M Contracting ................................................................................................... 1,870,253
RIVER ROAD PSD, MONONGAHELA COUNTY CONTRACT 2 -132,000 GALLON WATER
TANK 6/1
Mid Atlantic Storage Systems, Inc. ........................................................................$321,880
Tank Connections ..................................................................................................... 366,204
Welding, Inc. ............................................................................................................ 374,400
Beitzel ....................................................................................................................... 381,608
Easters Tank ............................................................................................................. 420,400
R.G. Smith Company ................................................................................................ 441,847
CONTRACT 1- WATER TANK REHAB. RAVENCLIFF- MCGRAWS- SAULSVILLE PSD,
WYOMING COUNTY 6/7
Mid Atlantic Storage Systems, Inc. .........................................................................$76,165
BUD/ALPOCA WATER SYSTEM UPGRADE, EASTERN WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE
DISTRICT 6/9
Chojnacki Construction .............................................................................................$900,224
Tri-State Pipeline ...................................................................................................... 904,000
Mike Enyart & Sons ................................................................................................. 1,043,908
Famco ...................................................................................................................... 1,095,314
Cook’s Excavating, LLC ........................................................................................ 1,175,259
CONOCOCHEAGUE TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE 6/8
HRI Bridge Company ............................................................................................. $23,759,050
Wickersham Const. & Eng., Inc. ............................................................................. 24,929,647
Conewago Enterprises, Inc. ................................................................................... 26,395,480
Quandel Const. Group, Inc..................................................................................... 26,655,649
Pact Two, LLC ....................................................................................................... 26,842,250
Adams Robinson Enterprises, Inc. ......................................................................... 27,387,000
Triton Construction, Inc....................................................................................... 29,650,000
Johnston Construction Co. ..................................................................................... 31,941,576
Orders Construction Company, Inc. ................................................................... 32,340,520
*CAWV Members in bold type
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June 10, 2016
NEW WVDOH INDUSTRY INTERACTION POLICY
The CAWV and other organizations received a letter dated May 23, 2016 from Transportation
Secretary Paul Mattox, Jr. detailing new interaction and meeting procedures involving WVDOH
personnel and industry representatives. This course of action, the letter notes, is “being
pursued in order to formalize and vet any discussions occurring between WVDOH and industry.”
See this week’s Newsletter page for detailed information.
WVDOH JOINT CONSTRUCTION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED
Please note that the Construction Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 16 has been
CANCELLED. We will attempt to reschedule the meeting after we learn more about new
WVDOH policy changes relative to meetings and interaction with industry.
AGC WEBINAR EXPLAINS MILEAGE-BASED USER FEE
AGC is hosting a free webinar on June 21 from 1:30-3:00 PM EDT to explain how mileagebased user fees can be used as a next generation revenue source for funding highway and
bridge improvement projects at the federal and state levels. The recently enacted FAST Act
included $95 million in grant funding for states to use for pilot programs to test implementation
of alternative user fee systems. Since the gas tax user fee has become a less reliable funding
source because of more fuel efficient vehicles, use of alternative fuels, and the political
difficulties of increasing the fee, transportation advocates have been looking for other revenue
sources.
This free AGC webinar will feature experts who will discuss using a mileage-based user fee to
fund future transportation construction projects, state pilot programs to test the concept and
federal grant funds available to support the pilots. Members can click here to register and obtain
more information.
HIGHWAY REVENUES $37 MILLION UNDER LAST YEAR COLLECTIONS
Revenues to the State Road Fund through eleven months of the fiscal year are $37 million
under revenue for the same period last year. Through May 2016, the WVDOH collected $627.8
million in total tax revenue. This compares to $664.8 million through May 2015, a 5.56% drop.
The biggest drop in revenue is due to the Motor Fuel Tax. Last year, the WVDOH collected
$366.3 million. In 2015, the figure was $392.4 million. Registration Fees are down $11.8 million
for this year, $71.5 million in 2016 compared to $83.4 million in 2015. The Privilege Tax on
vehicles is about even, $188.5 million compared to $188 million last year.
The Motor Fuel Tax is down due to the drop in the wholesale price of gas. The Wholesale Gas
Tax dropped 1.1 cents per gallon in 2015 and 1.4 cents per gallon in 2016. Each cent of the
wholesale tax generates about $15 million.
ARTBA DEVELOPS HIGHWAY ECONOMIC REPORT
ARTBA has developed a program showing the economic benefits of each state’s highway
program. “Transportation Makes West Virginia Work! Investment Makes It Possible” shows
how West Virginia’s economy, quality of life and security depend on its transportation
infrastructure. The report details what West Virginians invests in roads and bridges, how the
state’s money is spend, employment and tax impact, and the state of West Virginia’s roads and
bridges.
To see the new report, visit the CAWV homepage at www.cawv.org and click the link under
Featured News from the CAWV.
WVDOH TO HOST INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP ON JEFFERSON ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) will hold an informational public meeting on
Monday, July 11, 2016, at the South Charleston Recreation Center, located at 601 Jefferson
Road, South Charleston, on the proposed improvements to an approximately 1.7 mile section of
Jefferson Road (WV601) in Kanawha County between its intersection with US 119 (Corridor GDavis Creek Interchange) in the south to its intersection with US 60 (McCorkle Avenue) in the
north. The improvements will relieve current and future traffic congestion and improve safety in
the corridor. This meeting complies with the public involvement requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The approved Environmental Assessment will be available for review.
The scheduled public meeting is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the public will be afforded the
opportunity to ask questions and give written comments on the project throughout the meeting.
A handout with project details will be available at the meeting and on the WVDOH Website.
Members can click here for more information.
EQUIPMENT LEASE/RENTAL WITHOUT OPERATOR
Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 6/30/2016 for equipment for lease or rental. Bids should
be submitted to Bid Clerk, Department of Administration, Purchasing Division, 2019 Washington
St., E., Charleston, WV 25305 or www.wvOasis.gov - solicitation number DOT1600000102.
For additional information contact Misty Delong, (304) 558-8802 or email
[email protected]. Plans and specifications are available online at www.wvOasis.gov.
WESTRIDGE PHASE 3-PACKAGE 2 BUSINESS PARK, MORGANTOWN
Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 6/30/2016 for construction of the Westridge Phase 3
Package 2-Business Park. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on 6/16/2016 at 2:00
PM at the Fairfield Inn, 161 Lewis Drive, Morgantown, WV. Bids should be received by West
View, LLC at the Fairfield Inn, 161 Lewis Drive, Morgantown, WV. Plans and specifications are
available from The Thrasher Group, 600 White Oaks Blvd., Bridgeport, WV, (304) 624-4108.
Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Planroom.
DEMOLITION OF 3 STRUCTURES, 2 RESIDENTIAL & 1 COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE,
LOGAN COUNTY
Bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on 7/8/2016 for the demolition of three (3) structures, two
(2) residential and one (1) commercial structure, Logan County. A pre-bid conference will be
held 6/30/16 at 1:00 PM in the Office of the Logan County Commission, 325 Stratton Street, 2nd
Floor, Logan, WV 25601. Bids will be received at the Logan County Commission Office. For
additional information contact Rocky Adkins, County Administrator, (304) 792-8626.
UPGRADE AND/OR RELOCATION OF WEST VIRGINIA ROUTE 2 THROUGH THE CITY OF
NEW CUMBERLAND
Proposals will be accepted 4:00PM on 7/05/16 for engineering consulting services for State
Project U215-2-6.20 00, New Cumberland – WV 2, located in Hancock County, West Virginia.
This project shall consist of the development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
documentation for the upgrade and/or relocation of West Virginia Route 2 through the City of
New Cumberland. This work is anticipated to consist of an Environmental Assessment/Finding
of No Significant Impact environmental document. The Consultant shall perform all related
environmental surveys and documentation required to complete the NEPA requirements. Firms
interested in being considered for this project must submit a “Letter of Qualification” and one
unpriced prospectus to Mr. Michael D. Lilly, P. E., Section Head, Technical Section, Engineering
Division, Division of Highways, 1334 Smith Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25301 or
preferably by email to [email protected].
BLAIRS VALLEY & DRAPER ROADS STREAM STABILIZATION AND CULVERT
REPLACEMENT, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 6/30/2016 for Blairs Valley and Draper Roads stream
stabilization and culvert replacements, Washington County, Maryland. A mandatory pre-bid
conference will be held on 6/15/2016 at 11:00 AM in the conference room at the Division of
Engineering and Construction Management, County Administrative Annex, 80 West Baltimore
Street, Hagerstown, MD. Bids should be received in the Division of Engineering and
Construction Management, County Administrative Annex, 80 West Baltimore Street,
Hagerstown, MD 21740-6003. Plans and specifications are available from Division of
Engineering and Construction Management, County Administrative Annex, 80 West Baltimore
Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740-6003, (240) 313-2460. Plans and specifications are expected
in the CAWV Planroom.
MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL-SITE WORK, KENTUCKY
Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 6/21/2016 for site work at Martin County High School,
located Holly Brush Road, Off Highway 645 and Highway 40, Inez, Kentucky 41224. A pre-bid
meeting will be held 11:00 AM on 6/13/16 at the Martin County Board of Education, 104 East
Main Street, Inez, Kentucky. For additional information, contact
[email protected]. Plans and specifications are available Ross Tarrant Architects,
[email protected] or Lynn Imaging (859) 255-1021, www.lynnimaging.com. Plans and
specifications are available in the CAWV Planroom in bin 41.
RENOVATE SURGERY / UPGRADE ORS, VAMC, HUNTINGTON 6/8
Pineville Paving & Excavating, Inc. .......................................................................$290,097
Carpenter Reclamation, Inc....................................................................................... 342,760
McCourt & Son Construction, Inc. ............................................................................. 343,998
Eastern Arrow Corporation, Inc. ............................................................................ 363,113
Ryan Environmental, LLC ......................................................................................... 389,960
Green River Group, LLC ......................................................................................... 434,274
PALATINE PARK, 3-LANE BOAT RAMP 6/9
Green River Group, LLC ....................................................................................... $1,195,792
Jim Construction, Inc............................................................................................... 1,319,000
Aspen Corporation................................................................................................ 1,350,000
Manheim Corp ........................................................................................................ 1,367,000
DanHill Construction Company ............................................................................... 2,674,290
*CAWV Members in bold type