Newsletter 2011-26                                                                                                        July 1, 2011

STATE ENDS FISCAL YEAR WITH $300 MILLION SURPLUS - SEVERANCE, SALES AND INCOME TAXES PERFORM WELL

June 30 marked the end of West Virginia’s fiscal year. As predicted, the state ended with a $300 million budget surplus. “It's from severance. It's from consumer sales tax and personal income tax. That shows people do have confidence in the economy. They're spending money in the state of West Virginia,” acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin told MetroNews Thursday. During interim meetings of the WV Legislature in June, leaders discussed what to do with the funds. Law requires half of any budget surplus to be deposited into the Rainy Day Fund until the fund’s balance reaches 10 percent of the General Revenue Fund, which is currently $4.01 billion. The fund is quickly reaching that threshold and legislators will have to decide how to proceed.

Discussions thus far have centered around either increasing the percentage of the General Revenue Fund that the Rainy Day Fund represents, using the excess to address the state’s unfunded Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB), or dedicating it to the State Road Fund.

“Half of it goes into the Rainy Day Fund. The legislature has already appropriated about $45 million. So there will be4, in the neighborhood, about $100 million dollars left." He says as of now, he doesn't know how the legislature will choose to spend those dollars. But he believes it should go toward future expenditures. “Obviously we realize down the road in our six-year plan that we do have increased expenses, especially with Medicaid (costs) facing the state. So we will be taking that into consideration,” Gov. Tomblin said.

DON’T MISS THE FUN AT THE CAWV SUMMER OUTING AT KING'S ISLAND, JULY 29

The CAWV is pleased to invite members and their families to Paramount’s King’s Island on Friday, July 29. Each ticket includes a full day’s admission to the theme park and water park along with lunch at the incredible price of $42 per adult (ages 3+), or $30 for children (ages 0-3). A buffet style lunch will be served from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm in the picnic grove. The all-you-can eat buffet includes southern fried chicken, pulled pork barbeque sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, pasta salad, soft drinks, juice boxes and much more. Over 150 members attended the last outing. Don’t miss out on the fun, the registration deadline is July 15. To attend, fill out the registration form available online through the CAWV’s calendar at www.cawv.org. For additional information contact Wendy Long at (304) 342-1166 or long@cawv.org.

EXCITING ANNUAL MEETING BEGINS NEXT WEEK

The CAWV Annual Meeting, being held July 7 - 10 at The Greenbrier, features an excellent combination of business and networking events. Nearly 350 association members and guests will be traveling to the historic property next week. Those planning to attend are asked to immediately return their activity forms to Wendy Long by email to long@cawv.org or fax (304) 342-1074.

U.S. DOL PREVAILING WAGE RESOURCES AVAILABLE ONLINE

The U.S. Division of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division (WHD) has recently made a filmed version of their Prevailing Wage Resource Conference available on the DOL website. The recorded sessions include:

· An overview of government contract laws

· The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

· WHD’s enforcement of the Service Contract Act and its interaction with the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA)

· The SCA wage determination process

· DBA surveys, wage decision, and conformance process

· Overview of DBA definitions and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Act (CWHSSA)

· Overview of DBA and CWHSSA investigation procedures

· Interaction among various government contract laws and federal agencies

Each recorded segment includes a video recording of the live session with corresponding presentation slides. A follow-along transcript of the recording is also provided on the same screen. To access the recordings, click here. To download a copy of the presentation slides in their original format, click here.

MEMBERS RECEIVE MAY/JUNE WV CONSTRUCTION NEWS - ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE

CAWV members this week received the May/June issue of West Virginia Construction News. The issue features an in depth look at how the construction equipment market is being impacted by the economy, a profile of Dougherty Company, and recaps of the Spring Meeting, Fly-In and Expo. The publication is also available online at http://www.cawv.org/publications/west-virginia-construction-news.html.

WVCN is looking for member’s projects to feature in the magazine. We are also always gathering information about news at member companies and how CAWV members are using the “Hard at Work” logo. For more information, please contact Lindsay Stephens at (304) 342-1166 or lstephens@cawv.org.

CAWV “HARD AT WORK” SIGNS AND BANNERS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS

Throughout the state, members have been hanging signs and banners on job sites to help promote a positive image of their company and the construction industry. Since 2000, CAWV members have placed nearly 200 signs and banners across West Virginia. All CAWV members are encouraged to become involved in the association’s “Hard at Work” campaign.  For information about ordering a sign or banner, click here or contact Lindsay Stephens at (304) 342-1166 or lstephens@cawv.org.

CHAFIN ANNOUNCES SUPREME COURT BID

Letitia "Tish" Chafin formally declared her candidacy for the West Virginia Supreme Court Thursday afternoon.  Her husband, H. Truman Chafin, is a lawyer and longtime Mingo County legislator who served many years as the state Senate's majority leader.  Mrs. Chafin’s law practice is based in Williamson. She is immediate past president of the West Virginia State Bar, a member of the Marshall University Board of Governors and an elder at First Presbyterian Church in Charleston. Her bachelor's degree is from Marshall, and her law degree from West Virginia University.  Two full 12-year terms on the court will be available next year. Mrs. Chafin and incumbent Justice Robin Davis are the only Democrats to have announced they will run for the seats.

MCDONALD ATTENDS INSTITUTE FOR ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT

Pat McDonald, director of member services for the CAWV, has completed his second year at the Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Georgia in Athens. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their communities,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chambers’ vice president of Institute. “These individuals have knowledge, skills, and dedication to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”  Since 1921, Institute has attracted association and chamber professionals from across the country to its five university sites. During the four years, most Institute participants attend the one-week session at the same site, building valuable relationships with others in the industry. Graduates of Institute receive the IOM recognition, signifying completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management.

MILEAGE RATE INCREASES JULY 1

Beginning on July 1, 2011, the mileage reimbursement rate that motorists can claim when using personal vehicles for business will increase to 55.5 cents per mile. The 4 ½ cent increase was sparked by high gas prices, according to the IRS, and will last through December 31, 2011.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY FROM THE CAWV - NO NEWSLETTER NEXT WEEK

The CAWV wishes all of our members a safe and happy fourth of July weekend. In observance of the holiday, the association office will be closed on Monday, July 4. Due to staff activities in conjunction with the Annual Meeting, being held July 7 - 10 at The Greenbrier, there will be no Newsletter next week. Project information and bid results will be sent on Friday.

July 1, 2011

INSTALLING SECURITY DEVICES

Many companies are investing in security camera technology to help prevent theft and identify thieves if material or equipment is stolen.  One component that is many times overlooked is getting a security survey by a security professional to determine where cameras should be located.

While security cameras are very helpful in recording a theft, all too often cameras record the act and no one can be identified.  Here are a few helpful tips about the installation and use of security cameras.

            THERE ARE TWO PRIMARY USES FOR INSTALLING SECURITY CAMERAS

One is to deter a potential thief by placing cameras in obvious locations around your property, on utility poles, on outside rooftops, and placing signs all around the property that cameras are in use. Using cameras to deter thieves has a marginal impact on criminals primarily because most criminal activity is done after dark, and thieves are aware that it’s extremely difficult to identify them with cameras mounted 20 or more feet in the air looking down on them. All the crook has to do is to wear a cap or hooded shirt and they will likely never be identified.

The second way to use a security camera is as a tool to identify the crook. Nothing is more frustrating than to have invested in camera security, only to watch thieves carry out their mission and still no one can identify them. Camera placement is key. Well lighted grounds, equipment and buildings go hand in hand with the correctly installed security camera system.

While placing cameras high enough to view large areas of property, such as on poles and rooftops is good, they rarely catch a thief exposing his/her face.

Thieves work from ground level. Place some cameras in hidden locations at ground level to prevent the crook from finding it or knowing where it’s hidden, and strategically locate them so anyone walking or driving a vehicle onto your property will be clearly recorded.

Contact the CAWV at (304)342-1166 for help with your security plan.

**Plans in CAWV Physical Plan Room                                                                                                     July 1, 2011

^ Plans in Internet Plan Room (IPR) at www.isqft.com

# Named as plan holder but plans not yet received

2011 WVDOH LETTING SCHEDULE

** All dates are on a Tuesday except September 7

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July 01, 2011

SBA REDISTRIBUTES FUNDS FROM FAILED BONDS

Voters in Harrison and Upshur counties failed to pass bonds, freeing $21.5 million in School Building Authority of WV funding for redistribution to other projects. The SBA met Monday in Morgantown to allocate the money.

"I feel very good about the schools that were selected. I think they were excellent projects. Unfortunately we could not fund those projects at the April meeting. Today, we were able to do that, and we don't often get that opportunity," said Dr. Mark Manchin, executive director of the SBA. Of the 55 counties who asked for help, their bill totaled $2.5 billion. "And over the next ten years, with the funding that we have available, it's about $800 million. So we only have about one third the amount of money that we need to address all the needs in the state of West Virginia over the next ten years," Manchin said.

At the meeting, the authority also secured $16 million for 2012 school construction from the 2014 funding cycle. This will make about $30 million available for distribution in 2012, according to Dr. Manchin. In previous years, including 2011, the authority has been able to hand out $70 million or more because of the Qualified Zone Academy Bonds that were included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Moving around some of the funding from 2014 will guarantee no absence of funding cycles in the next few years. "We do not anticipate missing funding school construction in the foreseeable future," Manchin said.

School districts will have a chance to submit projects for Major Improvement Project Grant funding in December.

GOVERNOR DISTRIBUTES NEARLY $5 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION

Acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin this week distributed $5 million in grants. The Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority received $3 million to improve and add capacity to Littlepage Terrace. The City of Mount Hope received $1.5 million to remove dilapidated and dangerous residential structures, and the Boone County Commission received $450,000 to continue extending water service in the Route 5 / Prenter Road area.

HOUSE APPROPRIATORS ZERO-OUT GSA CONSTRUCTION FUNDING FOR FY12

On June 23 the U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2012 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. The legislation provides annual funding for a variety of agencies including the General Services Administration. The bill includes a total of $19.9 billion in funding, which is nearly $2 billion - or 9 percent - below last year’s level, and nearly $6 billion below the President’s fiscal year 2012 request.

The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Federal Building Fund has borne the brunt of the cuts -- the bill allocates $0 dollars for design and construction services and only $280 million for repairs and alterations for FY 2012. This comes on the heels of the recent FY 2011 budget deal that cut the agency’s budget by $1.7 billion.  The Committee is holding off on new construction of civilian Federal facilities as it and the Administration are concerned there are many unneeded and underutilized civilian Federal buildings that need to be taken off the Federal inventory.

In the meantime, the Committee has lent its support to the creation of a Civilian Property BRAC to address this issue. Both the Administration and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are considering proposals to create such a commission. It is expected at the end of this process there will be an inventory of federal structures designated for expanded use, reduced use, decommissioning, modification and sale.

AGC is working with Senate Appropriations leaders to voice concerns about these drastic cuts and will work to ensure the Senate provides funding for this critical program.

RE-BID BUILDING RENOVATIONS, CHAMBERLAIN COURT, KANAWHA COUNTY

iSqFt Project ID# 1320575) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 08/09/2011 for renovations to the interior and exterior of six apartments at Chamberlain Court in Charleston. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/18/2011 at 10:00 AM at the Charleston Housing Authority, 1525 Washington Street, East, Charleston. Bids should be submitted to the Charleston Housing Authority, Kenny Powell, 1525 Washington Street, West, P. O. Box 86, Charleston, WV 25321 (304)348-6451. Plans and specifications are available from Adkins Design, Inc., Larry Adkins, 669 Clearview Heights, Charleston, WV 25312 (304)984-2415. Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

RENOVATIONS, COAL HOUSE, MINGO COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1348073) Bids will be accepted until 4:30 PM on 07/19/2011 for construction of a custom wood and glass arched entry way at the historic Coal House in Williamson. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/11/2011 at 10:00 AM at the Mingo County Courthouse, 75 East Second Avenue, Room 136, Williamson. Bids should be submitted to the Mingo County Commission, Leigh Ann Ray, 75 East Second Avenue, Room 308-B, Williamson, WV 25661 (304)235-0338. Plans and specifications are available from the Mingo County Commission, Leigh Ann Ray, 75 East Second Avenue, Room 308-B, Williamson, WV 25661 (304)235-0338.  Plans and specifications are being requested for the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

ASBESTOS INSPECTION, LOGAN COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1348081) Bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on 07/15/2011 for asbestos inspection of one 1,448 SF dwelling in the Whites Addition of Logan County. Bids should be submitted to the Logan County Commission, Judy Neal, 300 Stratton Street, Logan, WV 25601 (304)855-3660.

BONNER HOUSE RENOVATIONS, CONCORD UNIVERSITY, MERCER COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1349214)  Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 07/11/2011 for renovations to the Bonner House building at Concord University in Athens.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/07/2011 at 1:30 PM at Concord University, Marsh Hall, Room A227, Athens.  Bids should be submitted to Concord University, Mr. Charles Becker, Physical Plant, Athens, WV 24712

(304)384-5266. Plans and specifications are available from Concord University, Mr. Charles Becker, Physical Plant, Athens, WV 24712 (304)384-5266.  Plans and specifications are being requested for the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, PHILIPPI-BARBOUR REGIONAL AIRPORT

(iSqFt Project ID# 1349251)  Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 07/28/2011 for construction of a 6,800 SF business incubator at the Philippi-Barbour Regional Airport in Philippi.  A pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/12/2011 at 1:30 PM at the Barbour County Economic Development Authority, 124 North Main Street, Philippi.  Bids should be submitted to the Philippi-Barbour Regional Airport Authority,

124 North Main Street, Philippi, WV 26416. Plans and specifications are available from Chapman Technical Group, 43 East Main Street, St. Albans, WV 26201 (304)727-5501.  Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

ROOF REPLACEMENT, MINERAL COUNTY SHERIFF'S BUILDING

(iSqFt Project ID# 1349172)  Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 07/28/2011 for roof removal and replacement at the Mineral County Sheriff's building in Keyser.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/19/2011 at 2:00 PM at the project site.  Bids should be submitted to the Mineral County Commission, 150 Armstrong Street, Keyser, WV 26726 (304)788-5921. Plans and specifications are available from Silling Associates, 405 Capitol Street, Upper Atrium, Charleston, WV 25301

(304)346-0565.  Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom only.

ROOF REPLACEMENT, BAND BUILDING, WAYNE COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1350395) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 07/20/2011 for roof removal and replacement for the Old CK High School band building in Kenova. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/13/2011 at 10:00 AM at Old CK High School band building, 9th Street, Kenova. Bids should be submitted to the Wayne County Board of Education, Don Davis, 212 North Court Street, Wayne, WV 25570 (304)272-5116. Plans and specifications are available from the Wayne County Board of Education, Don Davis, 212 North Court Street, Wayne, WV 25570 (304)272-5116. Plans and specifications are being requested for the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

WINDOW REPLACEMENT, COMMONS CONDOS, WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1350323) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 07/05/2011 for window replacement at the Commons Condos at West Liberty University in Ohio County. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on 06/28/2011 at 10:00 AM at the project site. Bids should be submitted to West Liberty University, J. Edward Stewart, P. O. Box 295, Annex Building, 2nd Floor, CSC #104, West Liberty, WV 26074 (304)336-8510. Plans and specifications are available from West Liberty University, J. Edward Stewart,

P. O. Box 295, Annex Building, 2nd Floor, CSC #104, West Liberty, WV 26074 (304)336-8510.

DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL, SINGLE AND DOUBLE RESIDENCES, WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1350328) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 07/08/2011 for demolition and removal of five single resident homes and three duplex resident homes at West Liberty University in Ohio County. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/01/2011 at 10:00 AM at West Liberty University, Main Hall Conference Room #173, West Liberty. Bids should be submitted to West Liberty University, J. Edward Stewart, P. O. Box 295, Annex Building, 2nd Floor, CSC #104, West Liberty, WV 26074 (304)336-8510. Plans and specifications are available from West Liberty University, J. Edward Stewart, P. O. Box 295, Annex Building, 2nd Floor, CSC #104, West Liberty, WV 26074 (304)336-8510. Plans and specifications are being requested for the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

CRITERIA DEVELOPER SOUGHT FOR PARKING STRUCTURE DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT AT MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1350402) Architectural/Engineering proposals will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 07/14/2011 for criteria development and a bid package for a Design-Build parking structure at Marshall University in Huntington. Proposals should be submitted to Marshall University, Jill Burcham, 102 Old Main Building, Huntington, WV 25755 (304)696-2823. For additional information, contact Ron May, director of Facilities and Planning, Marshall University at (304)696-6414.

DOOR REPLACEMENT, HVAC IMPROVEMENTS, KANAWHA COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1350344) Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 07/28/2011 for door replacement and HVAC improvements at Parkland Terrace in South Charleston. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/14/2011 at 10:00 AM at the South Charleston Housing Authority, 520 Goshorn Street, South Charleston. Bids should be submitted to the South Charleston Housing Authority, Madelyn Dotson,

520 Goshorn Street, South Charleston, WV 25309 (304)768-9315. Plans and specifications are available from Adkins Design, Inc., Larry Adkins, 669 Clearview Heights, Charleston, WV 25312 (304)984-2415.  Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

INSTALLATION, THREE CHILLED WATER PUMPS, WVU

(iSqFt Project ID# 1350516) Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 07/21/2011 for installation of three chilled water pumps for the Health Science Center at WVU in Morgantown. Bids should be submitted to WVU Procurement, Mark Stewart, P. O. Box 6024, One Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26506 (304)293-5711. Plans and specifications are available from WVU Procurement, Mark Stewart, P. O. Box 6024, One Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26506 (304)293-5711.

ELEVATOR UPGRADES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, KANAWHA COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1351204) Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 08/04/2011 for elevator upgrades at various locations in Kanawha County. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/14/2011 at 10:00 AM at Charleston Housing Authority, 1525 Washington Street, West, Charleston. Bids should be submitted to the Charleston Housing Authority, Heath Fain, 1525 Washington Street, West, P. O. Box 86, Charleston, WV 25321 (304)348-6451. Plans and specifications are available from the Charleston Housing Authority, Heath Fain, 1525 Washington Street, West, P. O. Box 86, Charleston, WV 25321 (304)348-6451. Plans and specifications are being requested for the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

PAINTING, WESTOVER CITY HALL

(iSqFt Project ID# 1351221) Bids will be accepted until 4:30 PM on 07/05/2011 for painting 6,000 SF of interior walls at Westover City Hall. Bids should be submitted to City of Westover, 500 Dupont Road, Westover, WV 26501 (304)296-6860. Plans and specifications are available from the City of Westover, 500 Dupont Road, Westover, WV 26501 (304)296-6860.

GENERATOR INSTALLATION, BERKELEY COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1348147)  Bids will be accepted until 5:00 PM on 07/11/2011 for installation of a

230 KW generator for the Berkeley County Public Service Water District in Martinsburg. Bids should be submitted to the Berkeley County Commission, Paul S. Fisher, 400 West Stephen Street, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV 25401 (304)264-1923. Plans and specifications are available from the Berkeley County Public Service Water District, 77 Monroe Street, Martinsburg, WV 25404 (304)283-6116.

STATE OF WV REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

(iSqFt Project ID #1350301) MMB12012: Bids will be received until 1:30 PM on 07/28/2011 for fencing installation at Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital in Cabell County.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/11/2011 at 10:00 AM at Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, 1530 Norway Avenue, Administration Building, 1st Floor Conference Room, Huntington.  For further information contact Roberta Wagner (304)558-0067.

(iSqFt Project ID #1352170) WSH12030: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 08/04/2011 for door replacement at William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital in Lewis County.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/18/2011 at 9:00 AM at the project site.  For further information contact Roberta Wagner (304)558-0067.

(iSqFt Project ID #1352187) DEFK11034: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 08/16/2011 for replacement of lighting at the Keyser Armory in Mineral County.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/21/2011 at 2:00 PM at the project site.  For further information contact Tara Lyle

(304)558-2544.

(iSqFt Project ID #1352188) DEFK11035: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 08/16/2011 for replacement of lighting fixtures at the Martinsburg Armory.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/22/2011 at 11:00 AM at the project site.  For further information contact Tara Lyle

(304)558-2544.

(iSqFt Project ID #1352191) 04110593: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 08/03/2011 for installation of fencing around the WVDOH Headquarters and sign-shop in Harrison County.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/20/2011 at 9:00 AM at the project site.  For further information contact Paul Reynolds (304)558-0468.

LIGHTING REHABILITATION, LAWRENCE COUNTY AIRPARK AIRPORT, OH

(iSqFt Project ID# 1350414) Bids will be accepted until 12:00 PM on 07/14/2011 for installation of medium intensity runway lights and taxiway lights, constant current regulator, radio controller with antenna, primary wind cones and all required electrical connections at Lawrence County Airpark Airport in Ironton, Ohio. Estimated cost of this project is $150,000. Bids should be submitted to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners, 111 South 4th Street, Ironton, OH 45638. Plans and specifications are available from E.L. Robinson Engineering Company, Patrick Leighty, 111 South 3rd Street, P. O. Box 361, Ironton, OH 45638 (740)532-2411. Plans and specifications are being requested for the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS CENTER, JOHNSON COUNTY, KY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1351402) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 07/19/2011 for construction of a 15,496 SF, one-story office, warehouse and service building including a pre-engineered metal building on a concrete foundation and concrete stem walls, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and site/civil work in Paintsville, Kentucky. Bids should be submitted to Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation,  504 11th Street, Paintsville, KY 41240. Plans and specifications are available from Lynn Imaging, Inc., 328 Old East Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507 (859)255-1021. Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

DEMOLITION, HOLLYWOOD THEATER, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA

(iSqFt Project ID# 1348106) Bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on 07/15/2011 for demolition of the Hollywood Theater in Washington, Pennsylvania. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/06/2011 at

10:00 AM at the project site. Bids should be submitted to the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, William McGowen, 100 West Beau Street, Courthouse Square, Suite 603, Washington, PA 15301 (724)228-6875. Plans and specifications are available from EADS Architects, Inc., 450 Aberdeen Drive, Somerset, PA 15501 (814)445-6551.

ROOF REPLACEMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS BUILDING, WVU (Bid 06/24/11)

N. F. Mansuetto & Sons.................................................................................. $386,130

Miller Thomas Gyekis....................................................................................    387,962

G & W Roofing & Construction.....................................................................    407,776

Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal Company...........................................................    414,855

Murray Sheet Metal Company........................................................................    502,750

Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company.................................................    513,590

CONSTRUCTION, APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER, MINGO COUNTY (Bid 06/28/11)

The Neighborgall Construction Company................................................... $8,198,000

BBL-Carlton, Inc..........................................................................................    8,898,000

Hayslett Construction Company.....................................................................    9,339,000

DJS010336: RENOVATIONS/CONSTRUCTION, KENNETH “HONEY” RUBENSTEIN JUVENILE CENTER, TUCKER COUNTY (Bid 06/28/11)

Manheim Corporation..................................................................................... $3,246,700

City Construction Company, Inc....................................................................    3,273,425

Danhill Construction Company..................................................................................    3,436,000

G. A. Brown & Son, Inc................................................................................    3,499,000

Lombardi Development Corporation..............................................................    3,519,000

W. Harley Miller Contractors, Inc...............................................................    3,564,000

Harbel, Inc......................................................................................................    3,573,000

The March-Westin Company, Inc................................................................    3,577,000

RECOVERY-GSD116470: INTERIOR LIGHTING UPGRADES, BUILDING 22, KANAWHA COUNTY (Bid 06/28/11)

Absten & Sons, LLC....................................................................................... $241,930

Danhill Construction Company..................................................................................    358,000

Progressive Electric, Inc..................................................................................    748,000

DEFK11037: REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, CONCRETE HANGAR SLAB, FIXED WING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, HARRISON COUNTY (Bid 06/28/11)

Danhill Construction Company, Inc............................................................... $126,270

FENCING INSTALLATION AND ADA IMPROVEMENTS, BOONSBORO HIGH SCHOOL, MD (Bid 06/29/11)

Colossal Contractors, Inc................................................................................ $99,980

GRC General Contractors, Inc.................................................................................... 105,439

W. Harley Miller Contractors, Inc............................................................... 119,679

Abel Fence..................................................................................................... 135,675

RENOVATIONS, COON MEDICAL EDUCATION BUILDING, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY, CABELL COUNTY (Bid 06/30/11)

MIRC Construction Services, LLC.................................................................. $6,357,000

The Neighborgall Construction Company...................................................    6,464,000

Mascaro Construction Company, L.P.............................................................    6,624,000

Hunt Construction..........................................................................................    6,720,000

W. B. Fossen and Sons, Inc............................................................................    6,957,000

* CAWV Members are in Bold Type

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    July 01, 2011

WATER AND WASTEWATER/SEWER CONTRACTS FOR THE SIXTH MONTH

The following is the WV Water and Wastewater/Sewer Contract Data for June 2011.

($ Amounts in Millions)

GOVERNOR DISTRIBUTES NEARLY $5 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION

Acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin this week distributed $5 million in grants. The Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority received $3 million to improve and add capacity to Littlepage Terrace. The City of Mount Hope received $1.5 million to remove dilapidated and dangerous residential structures. The Boone County Commission received $450,000 to continue extending water service in the Route 5 / Prenter Road area. The grant was awarded through the Community Development Block Grant program with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

In addition to the awards, acting Governor Tomblin recommended an additional $7.2 million in grant requests to the Appalachian Regional Commission. Projects include $1.3 million for the Oakvale Road PSD and $1.5 million for the wastewater system upgrades in Delbarton.

RENOVATIONS, PHASE I, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WASHINGTON COUNTY, OH

(iSqFt Project ID# 1350129)  Bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on 08/02/2011 for demolition and construction of a biological anoxic selector, aeration tank influent flow splitter and influent screen structure; an Aeration Tank including site, process and structural work; and construction of a U.V. and electrical service building for Phase I of wastewater treatment plant in Marietta, Ohio.  Estimated cost of this project is:  General ($4,749,000), Electrical ($1,297,000), Plumbing ($112,000) and HVAC ($92,000).  A pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/07/2011 at 1:30 PM at the City of Marietta Wastewater Treatment Plant, 440 East Eighth Street, Marietta, OH.  Bids should be submitted to the City of Marietta, Alan Miller, 301 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 (740)373-5495. Plans and specifications are available from Cannell Blueprint, 5787 Linworth Road, Worthington, OH 43085 (614)781-9760.  Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

STREET AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CANONSBURG STREET, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA

(iSqFt Project ID# 1348090)  Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 07/08/2011 for 1,060 LF of storm and sanitary sewer improvements and all other appurtenances for Franklin Avenue in Washington, Pennsylvania.  Bids should be submitted to the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, William McGowen, 100 West Beau Street, Courthouse Square, Suite 603, Washington, PA 15301 (724)228-6875. Plans and specifications are available from Widmer Engineering, 61 East Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301 (724)228-1550.

CONSTRUCTION, 500,000 GALLON WATER STORAGE TANK, CLARK COUNTY, KY

(Bid 06/16/11)

Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, Inc................................................... $801,825

Caldwell Tanks, Inc............................................................................    854,000

WATER LINE REPLACEMENTS, TAYLOR COUNTY (Bid 06/23/11)

J. F. Allen Company......................................................................... $306,435

Pro Contracting, Inc............................................................................    334,013

Capitol Valley Contracting, Inc............................................... ...........    345,269

Cowgirl Up, Inc.................................................................................    483,900

Green River Group, LLC.................................................................    509,305

SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT, MCDOWELL COUNTY (Bid 06/24/11)

Pro Contracting, Inc............................................................................ $859,560

Pipe Plus, Inc.....................................................................................    863,980

Rover Construction, Inc...................................................................    879,867

Cowgirl Up, Inc.................................................................................    927,285

DNR211193: REPLACEMENT, WATER AND PUMP INTAKE, PALESTINE FISH HATCHERY, WIRT COUNTY (Bid 06/28/11)

Orange Construction Corporation....................................................... $326,422

Orders Construction Company, Inc.................................................    497,000

Danhill Construction Company......................................................................    498,096

COR61486: INSTALLATION, FLOW SCREEN, MOUNT OLIVE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, FAYETTE COUNTY (Bid 06/28/11)

Oval Construction Management, LLC................................................. $174,000

Orders Construction Company, Inc.................................................    176,300

* CAWV Members are in Bold Type

July 1, 2011

TAKE SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS SERIOUSLY

One of the tools a company uses to keep updated on how their safety and health program is doing is to perform safety inspections and audits. Inspecting the work practices of employees and checking equipment to see that is still operating safely is just good common since. Auditing the safety and health program will normally result in finding weaknesses and create opportunities for improvement.

Many times safety inspections and audits will uncover flaws in the safety process that need to be corrected immediately.  One of the most fundamental failures companies make is to either ignore the flaws they find in the safety program or simply “put off “ making the improvement until a more convenient time.

First and foremost, the willingness to ignore a hazard that you have uncovered can get one or more of your employees injured. Putting off making a correction is never a good idea. One of the ways to keep safety improvements on track is to include a responsible employee in the safety inspection process. Don’t fear getting the workforce involved. It will develop more trust and a better safety program.

Using the results of your safety inspection as a tool to find and fix safety flaws will not only go a long way toward preventing injury to employees, but will also reduce the liability of the company in the event of claim or law suit. Make the documented safety inspection work for the employees and the company.

Take the information generated as a result of safety inspections and make it work FOR you, not against you. Take safety inspections seriously.  A safety inspection report can be a great tool to help a company grow and prosper, if it’s used to make improvements.

Create greater trust among employees and provide the safest work environment possible. Take safety inspections and audits seriously.

                        Call the CAWV at (304)342-1166 for help with your safety issues.

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July 1, 2011

HIGHWAY CONTRACTS FOR SIXTH MONTH

The following is the WVDOH Monthly Project Letting Data for June 2011.  For the complete listing of project data, dating back to 2001, log onto the CAWV website at www.cawv.org, click About Us,  Bid Info then WVDOH Lettings.

($ Amounts in Millions)

W.VA. PARKWAYS AUTHORITY CLOSER TO DEFERRED MAINTENANCE GOAL

Officials say an increase in tolls is allowing the West Virginia Parkways Authority to catch up with its 10-year deferred maintenance program. By 2016, the authority’s plan is to have the deferred maintenance down to $100 million, and to have it completely paid off by 2019. This date also coincides with the intended payoff of outstanding bonds. The current maintenance program began shortly after the 2009 toll increase from $1.25 to $2.  Since then, roadwork has been done on everything from asphalt and pavement overlay, bridge retrofit work, toll plazas and culverts. Before 2009, 25 percent of the turnpike’s pavement was composed of older concrete. Currently, workers are putting in a 5 to 6-inch overlay of asphalt over the concrete which can be milled in the future. “Next, we’re looking at the mill and lay program which will mill off 1 to 2 inches of asphalt so we can put a fresh layer on there,” said Greg Barr, Parkways Authority General Manager. “We are looking to start this program around 2015 or 2016.”

The authority also wants to focus on the upkeep and rehabilitation on the turnpike’s bridges. “We have 116 bridges but only a couple of them are noticeable because of the overhead structure,” he said. “Many people don’t see the structure underneath the bridges and all the steel decks and cracks that need to be sealed or patched. We need to preserve these bridges because they are very expensive to replace.”

Before 2009, a toll increase had not been implemented in 28 years. (Reprinted in part from the State Journal. To view the full article, click here.)

RUNWAY REHABILITATION 5-23, ELKINS-RANDOLPH COUNTY AIRPORT

(iSqFt Project ID# 1351144) Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 07/28/2011 for 37,600 SY of pavement removal, 16,350 CY of fill, 5,650 tons pavement surface, 4,800 tons of pavement base course, 22,555 LF of cable, 11,205 LF of copper counterpoise, 10,888 LF of copper counterpoise trenching, 12,660 LF of conduit trenching, 12,345 LF of 2" conduit, 93 elevated airfield edge lights and 44,270 SY of pavement reclamation for rehabilitation to Runway 5-23 at the Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport in Elkins. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/21/2011 at 1:30 PM at the project site. Bids should be submitted to the Elkins-Randolph County Airport Authority, Route 4, Box 271-1, Elkins, WV 26241. Plans and specifications are available from Chapman Technical Group, 43 East Main Street,

P. O. Box 229, Buckhannon, WV 26201 (304)472-8914. Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

TURF INSTALLATION, PRESTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

(iSqFt Project ID# 1347084)  Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 07/19/2011 for site preparation and installation of turf, including grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, concrete curb, storm sewer and all other appurtenances for Preston County High School in Kingwood.  A pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/08/2011 at 9:00 AM at the Preston County Board of Education, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood.  Bids should be submitted to the Preston County Board of Education, Dr. Larry Parsons,

731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537 (304)698-1521. Plans and specifications are available from Thrasher Engineering, Inc., 30 Columbia Boulevard, P.O. Box 1532, Clarksburg, WV 26301

(304)624-4108.  Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

ENGINEERS, PHASE II SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT, MONONGALIA COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1348086) Engineering proposals will be accepted until 4:30 PM on 07/15/2011 for design services for construction of 2,000 LF of sidewalk on Dunkard Avenue in Westover. Proposals should be submitted to the City of Westover, 500 Dupont Road, Westover, WV 26501 (304)296-6860.

ENGINEERS, CONSULTING SERVICES, COLLIERS WAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, WVDOH

(iSqFt Project ID #1352159) State Project S305-105-0.03 00:   Engineering proposals will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 07/22/2011 for consulting services for Colliers Way Bridge replacement in Brooke County.  Firms interested in being considered for this project must submit a “Letter of  Qualification” and unpriced prospectus to State of West Virginia Division of Highways, Mr. Greg Bailey, Director, Engineering Division, Building Five, Room A-437, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 (304)558-9722.

STATE OF WV REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

(iSqFt Project ID #1352173) DEP15498: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 07/21/2011 for an open-end contract for leachate hauling from the City of Moundsville landfill to the wastewater treatment plant in Marshall County.  For further information contact Chuck Bowman (304)558-2157.

(iSqFt Project ID #1352175) DEP15499: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 07/21/2011 for an open-end contract for leachate hauling from the Monongalia County landfill to the City of Fairmont wastewater treatment plant.  For further information contact Chuck Bowman (304)558-2157.

(iSqFt Project ID #1352176) DEP15478A: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 07/21/2011 for an open-end contract to provide maintenance services for closed landfills in Northern West Virginia. For further information contact Chuck Bowman (304)558-2157.

(iSqFt Project ID #1352177) DEP15496: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 08/18/2011 for reclamation of a 3.3-acre disturbance in Raleigh County.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/19/2011 at 10:00 AM at the project site. For further information contact Chuck Bowman

(304)558-2157.  Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

(iSqFt Project ID #1352181) DEP15481: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 08/23/2011 for reclamation of a 2-acre disturbance in Harrison County.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/19/2011 at 10:00 AM at the project site.  For further information contact Chuck Bowman

(304)558-2157.  Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

(iSqFt Project ID #1352184) DEP15482: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 08/25/2011 for reclamation of a 3-acre disturbance in Mingo County.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/21/2011 at 10:00 AM at the project site. For further information contact Chuck Bowman

(304)558-2157.  Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

CHATHAM RAIL IMPROVEMENTS, LAWRENCE COUNTY, OH

(iSqFt Project ID# 1349272)  Bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on 07/15/2011 for improvements to Chatham Rail at The Point Industrial Park in South Point, Ohio.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/08/2011 at 10:00 AM at the Lawrence County Port Authority, 216 Collins Avenue, South Point, OH.  Bids should be submitted to the Lawrence County Port Authority, Dr. Bill Dingus, 216 Collins Avenue, P. O. Box 488, South Point, OH 45680 (740)377-4550. Plans and specifications are available from the Lawrence County Port Authority, Dr. Bill Dingus, 216 Collins Avenue, P. O. Box 488, South Point, OH 45680 (740)377-4550.  Plans and specifications are being requested for the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

DRAINAGE AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA

(iSqFt Project ID# 1348138) Bids will be accepted until 3:30 PM on 07/13/2011 for construction survey, erosion and sediment control, excavation, embankment, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer line, curb, gutter, sidewalk, paving and all other miscellaneous site work on Woodberry Road in Leesburg, Virginia. Bids should be submitted to the Town of Leesburg, Cindy Steyer, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 (703)737-2302. Plans and specifications are available from the Town of Leesburg, Cindy Steyer, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 (703)737-2302.

SCHOOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA

(iSqFt Project ID# 1348097) Bids will be accepted until 10:30 AM on 07/08/2011 for reconstruction of 150 LF of School Street in Washington, Pennsylvania. Bids should be submitted to the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, William McGowen, 100 West Beau Street, Courthouse Square, Suite 603, Washington, PA 15301 (724)228-6875. Plans and specifications are available from Stahl-Sheaffer Engineering, Aaron Fayish, 4050 Washington Road, Suite 1E, McMurray, PA 15317

(724)960-1111.

STORM SEWER AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA

(iSqFt Project ID# 1348124) Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 07/15/2011 for replacement of 3,500 LF of piping, inlets and manholes around the Seventh Street watershed in Washington, Pennsylvania. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/06/2011 at 10:00 AM at Charleroi Borough Building Council, 334 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, PA. Bids should be submitted to the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, William McGowen, 100 West Beau Street, Courthouse Square, Suite 603, Washington, PA 15301 (724)228-6875. Plans and specifications are available from Chester Engineers, 501 McKean Avenue, 3rd Floor, Charleroi, PA 15022 (724)483-8041.

WIDENING, BROADFORDING ROAD, CITY OF HAGERSTOWN, MD

(iSqFt Project ID# 1350336)  Bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on 07/12/2011 for installation of water and sanitary sewer mains, relocation of utilities, construction of a 400' retaining wall, installation of street lights, cement stabilization of roadway subgrade, installation of HMA bituminous concrete, curbs, sidewalks, traffic maintenances, erosion and sediment control, turf establishment and all other appurtenances for the widening of Broadfording Road in Hagerstown, Maryland.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on 06/23/2011 at 10:00 AM at the City of Hagerstown, City Hall, 4th Floor, Room 407, Hagerstown, MD.  Bids should be submitted to the City of Hagerstown, Rodney Tissue, City Hall, 3rd Floor, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (301)739-8577. Plans and specifications are available from the City of Hagerstown, Rodney Tissue, City Hall, 3rd Floor, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (301)739-8577.

PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION, CITY OF HAGERSTOWN PARK, MD

(iSqFt Project ID# 1351168) Bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on 07/13/2011 for paving, curbing, sidewalk installation, landscaping, masonry walls, light pole footings, conduit, wooden bollards, under drain piping, ADA ramps and all other appurtenances for parking lot construction at the City of Hagerstown Park in Maryland. A pre-bid meeting was held on 06/30/2011 at 10:00 AM at the City of Hagerstown, Department of Park and Engineering, City Hall, 3rd Floor, Hagerstown, MD. Bids should be submitted to the City of Hagerstown, Rodney Tissue, City Hall, 3rd Floor, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (301)739-8577. Plans and specifications are available from the City of Hagerstown, Rodney Tissue, City Hall, 3rd Floor, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (301)739-8577.

TRUSS BEARING REPLACEMENT, HENDERSON AVENUE BRIDGE, CITY OF CUMBERLAND, MD

(iSqFt Project ID# 1351154) Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 07/20/2011 for replacement of truss bearings on the Henderson Avenue Bridge in Cumberland, Maryland. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/13/2011 at 9:00 AM at the City of Cumberland Engineering Division, 20 Bedford Street, Third Floor, Conference Room, Cumberland, MD. Bids should be submitted to the City of Cumberland, Paul DePalatis, 20 Bedford Street, Third Floor, Suite 343, Cumberland, MD 21501 (301)759-6600. Plans and specifications are available from the City of Cumberland, Paul DePalatis,

20 Bedford Street, Third Floor, Suite 343, Cumberland, MD 21501 (301)759-6600.

RUNWAY 12/30 REHABILITATION, TRI-STATE AIRPORT, CABELL COUNTY

(Bid 06/09/11)

Schedule 1 and 2

West Virginia Paving, Inc................................................................. $6,254,094

Rifenburg Construction Company......................................................    6,715,140

Schedule 1 and 3

West Virginia Paving, Inc................................................................. $7,776,744

Rifenburg Construction Company......................................................    8,015,127

ACID MINE DRAINAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM, PRESTON COUNTY (Bid 06/22/11)

Williams Excavating........................................................................... $113,590

Charles E. Bolyard & Son...................................................................    128,945

Cowgirl Up, LLC .............................................................................    149,740

CONSTRUCTION, RETAINING WALLS, CITY OF CHARLESTON (Bid 06/28/11)

Thaxton Construction Company......................................................... $174,940

Bilco Construction Company, Inc....................................................    249,914

Suburban Maintenance...................................................................................    287,604

DEP15428: RECLAMATION, 3-ACRES, MARION COUNTY (Bid 06/29/11)

Howard Concrete Pumping Company, Inc.......................................... $923,936

ATC Associates, Inc........................................................................... 1,130,281