Newsletter 2011-43                                                                                                October 28,  2011

HOUSE OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORTS REPEAL OF 3 PERCENT WITHHOLDING

Thursday the House of Representatives, by a margin of 405 to 16, voted to repeal the 3 percent withholding law. The withholding rule will force large municipalities, states and federal agencies to withhold 3 percent of every payment to every contractor until contractors finalize their tax returns for the year. The legislation, H.R. 674, now goes to the Senate where AGC hopes there will be swift consideration. The Senate came within three votes of passing 3 percent withholding repeal last week, and this week President Obama stated his support for repeal.  Senator Joe Manchin voted for repeal and Senator Jay Rockefeller voted against it, citing concern with where the financial offset will come from. The CAWV will continue to work with Senator Rockefeller’s office to gain his support for the measure.

GOVERNOR WILL CONVENE LEGISLATURE ON NOV. 13 TO CERTIFY ELECTION RESULTS - INAUGURATION TO TAKE PLACE AT STATE CAPITOL

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Tuesday announced that following the Secretary of State's confirmation that all counties have completed the canvassing and certification process required by law, he will issue a proclamation calling the WV Legislature into extraordinary session at noon, Sunday, November 13, 2011, for the purpose of certifying the results of the October 4 special gubernatorial election. Following the Legislature's certification, Governor Tomblin will be sworn in as Governor of West Virginia, at 3:00 p.m. on the afternoon of November 13.

"I am honored to have this opportunity to continue to lead West Virginia," Gov. Tomblin said. The swearing ceremony will take place at the State Capitol in Charleston. Gov. Tomblin has been acting as governor since November 15, 2010, when then-Gov. Joe Manchin resigned upon his election to the U.S. Senate. A new election required by the West Virginia Constitution for the remainder of former-Gov. Manchin's unexpired term was held on October 4, 2011. The Senate will meet later to elect its president once Gov. Tomblin resigns from the Senate.

CAWV BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD

The CAWV Board of Directors held its Fall Meeting October 25 in the CAWV Conference Room.  Board members discussed a wide array of issues affecting membership and the industry, including legislation at the state and federal level, contributions to HUB/PAC, members’ support of West Virginians for Better Transportation’s strategic plan, a revamp of the CAWV’s annual safety awards program, and the association’s efforts to streamline environmental regulations. The board approved expenditures to help fund The Road Information Program (TRIP) and the Clean Water Construction Coalition (CWCC) in their efforts to promote investment in highway and water and sewer projects.  There was a lot of discussion on the 3% withholding requirement and its impact on CAWV members (see related story).

President Gene Thompson also appointed new chairs to HUB/PAC.  David Alvarez, MEC Construction, Inc., and Dan Cooperrider, WV Paving, Inc., have accepted the co-chair positions for the CAWV’s political action committee.  “Jim Ahern, our long-time chair, announced at the Annual Meeting that this is his last year as HUB/PAC chairman,” said CAWV President Gene Thompson.  “Jim has done a tremendous job in making the association’s PAC one of the predominate business PACs in the state of West Virginia.  We have been able to contribute effectively to candidates who give the construction industry a fair hearing on issues that come before the West Virginia Legislature.  Raising PAC funds is not an easy job, and it’s pretty much a thankless job.  Jim did it with enthusiasm and determination and our industry is much better because of it.  We thank Jim for all his efforts, and we appreciate Dave and Dan taking up the cause,” President Thompson said. Members will soon receive a mailing from HUB/PAC seeking contributions for next year’s election cycle.

The next meeting of the CAWV Board of Directors will be February 4 in conjunction with the CAWV Midyear Meeting, which will be held February 3-8, 2012 in Aruba.

DOUG CANTERBURY ELECTED WV CRUSHED AGGREGATES COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

Doug Canterbury, Boxley, Lewisburg, was elected Chairman of the West Virginia Crushed Aggregates Council at their meeting October 27.  He succeeds Ed Treadway, Pounding Mill Quarry Corp., who served as chairman since the organization’s inception in 1999.  “Ed has done a tremendous job in getting WVCAC up and running and making it an effective spokesman for the state’s aggregate industry,” said the new chairman. “We owe Ed a debt of gratitude for his dedicated service to WVCAC.”

WVCAC met in the CAWV Conference Room and heard a presentation from George Nadzadi, assistant regional manger of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Beckley.  See this week’s Heavy/Highway Bulletin for complete details.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: CAWV / BRICKSTREET SAFETY SEMINAR, NOV. 2

The Contractors Association of West Virginia, in conjunction with BrickStreet, will hold a free Safety Seminar for BrickStreet policy holders on November 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at BrickStreet, 400 Quarrier Street, Charleston.  The seminar is designed to elevate safety within members’ businesses.

Allan Williams, safety and loss control specialist for BrickStreet, will present information on their online safety management tools; Fall, Slip and Trip training; PPE Training and Safe Lifting Training.

CAWV members who participate in the BrickStreet affinity program must attend one qualified safety training session per year to continue eligibility. For additional information, contact Pat McDonald at (304) 342-1166 or pmcdonald@cawv.org.

WVBT CONFERENCE TWO WEEKS AWAY - REGISTER TO ATTEND OR EXHIBIT

West Virginians for Better Transportation will host its third statewide transportation conference -- the 2011 West Virginia Transportation Conference — on Monday, November 14, at the Charleston Embassy Suites Hotel.  The meeting is designed to provide attendees with information on important transportation issues and the outlook for transportation funding. BrickStreet Insurance is this year’s conference sponsor.

WVBT’s 2011 conference will provide updates on the state’s transportation plans as well as information regarding the outlook for state and federal funding. This year’s featured speakers will be two West Virginia congressional representatives who serve on the influential U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee -- Nick Rahall, who is the ranking member, and Shelley Moore Capito. Other speakers will include the chairs of the Finance Committees in the WV Legislature and WVDOT Secretary Paul Mattox. Sherry Conway Appel, the National Transportation Campaign Marketing Manager for the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), will lead the attendees in a strategy session on how to position and promote transportation funding needs in a post-recession, budget-deficit world.

Attendees at the meeting will include manufacturers, truckers, contractors, suppliers, state and federal agency officials, engineers, local and statewide chamber’s of commerce, economic development authority representatives, travel and tourism professionals, educators, legislators and the media. The event has been structured to include a limited number of exhibit space. To secure space, see exhibitor information here. To register to attend the meeting, click here.

OVER 200 REGISTERED FOR MIDYEAR MEETING - DON’T DELAY DEADLINE APPROACHING

Over 200 members have registered for the CAWV Midyear Meeting being held February 3 - 8, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino. Rooms are now on an availability-only basis.  The Regular Registration deadline is today and the Late Registration deadline is November 4. The Program Committee is putting together an excellent mix of business, sporting and social activities to make the 2012 meeting an unforgettable event.  The Hyatt Regency Aruba is located in Palm Beach, Aruba, the site of the 1995 and the 2007 Midyear Meetings. To view the resort visit www.aruba.hyatt.com.  Registration forms are available on the CAWV’s website by clicking here. For additional information about the midyear trip, please contact Wendy Long at long@cawv.org or (304) 342-1166.

REP. CAPITO ASKS, “HOW IS GOVERNMENT HOLDING YOUR BUSINESS BACK?”

Rep. Shelley Moore Capito is seeking input from West Virginia’s business industry on burdensome government regulations. “Washington is in the way, threatening West Virginia’s small businesses with higher taxes, and more than 1,000 new costly regulations,” she says in a video request for assistance. Visit www.americanjobcreators.com and tell her which government regulations don’t make sense.

SEN. MANCHIN CO-SPONSORS BILL TO REBUILD INFRASTRUCTURE

As part of his “Commonsense Ideas for a Stronger America” tour, Sen. Joe Manchin announced Monday that he is co-sponsoring the Rebuild America Jobs Act to invest $60 billion in infrastructure and produce jobs. This bill is expected to be introduced Oct. 31. “We are letting our infrastructure fall apart around us. We need roads, bridges and air traffic to give us the opportunity to compete globally,” he said. “Every job that is created by investing in our infrastructure will employ an American, and hopefully a West Virginian,” Manchin explained. The bill would invest $50 billion in transportation infrastructure and provide $10 billion for an infrastructure bank, which would create a public-private partnership to fund important development projects. According to Manchin, Moody’s estimates that for every $1 spent on infrastructure, Gross Domestic Product is raised by $1.59.  The bill would be paid for by a 0.7 percent surtax on millionaires — any income over $1 million. To read more about the Senator’s tour, click here to read a Beckley Register Herald article outlining his comments.

2012 CAWV MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY/BUYERS GUIDE PROMOTES MEMBERS THROUGHOUT STATE

The 2012 CAWV Membership Directory / Buyers Guide was sent to state and federal agencies, coal companies, oil and natural gas producers and manufacturing businesses throughout the state. Procurement officers at the county, state and federal level now have members’ names and contact information at their fingertips. The Directory lists members alphabetically, by region, and by the products and services they provide. Through the years, the Directory has become a one-stop-shop for those looking for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. The Directory was mailed and should have arrived on members' desks last week. Members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the publication which features information about the CAWV, contact details for federal and state agencies, tax rates, and phone numbers for local municipalities.  Each member firm receives one free copy of the directory. Additional copies are available at $15 each. Contact Wendy Long at (304) 342-1166 or long@cawv.org to place an order.

EXPO 2012 IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Dozens of firms have already reserved their booth space for the March 21 and 22, 2012 Expo trade show. On-line sales for booths, Honor Exhibitors, and program ads are open at www.wvexpo.com. Ten firms have also already signed up to sponsor the popular Expo After Hours reception. Now is the time to make plans to be part of the region’s largest trade show for the construction and design industries. For full details, check out the website at www.wvexpo.com or call (304) 342-3976.

CAWV WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

We are pleased to announce that the following firms have been accepted into membership by the Board of Directors.  Please welcome them to the CAWV, and call on them for products and services.  Please cut and paste the new members into your directory.

CONTRACTOR MEMBERSHIP

L & L Contracting, LLC

Building

7451 WV Highway 5 East

Burnsville, West Virginia 26335

Phone: (304) 991-1614

Fax:     (304) 295-5592

mailto:Mgarren@kkblaw.netEmail: lemaster_rick@yahoo.com

http://www.gandkcpas.comhttp://www.bi-conservices.comRick LeMaster, President

Mid-Atlantic Boiler & Chimney, Inc.

Municipal Utility / Industrial 

4300 1^st Avenue

Nitro, West Virginia 25143

Phone: (304) 204-1370

Fax:     (304) 204-1374

Email: rmcdavid@midatlboilerchimney.com

Web:   www.midatlboilerchimney.com

Randy McDavid, President

Gary Carney, Vice President

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Gibbons & Kawash, A.C.

Accounting Firm / CPA

707 Virginia Street East, Suite 300

Charleston, West Virginia 25301

Phone: (304) 345-8400

Fax:     (304) 345-8451

Email: mprice@gandkcpas.com

Web:   www.gandkcpas.com

Tim Gibbons

Stephen Kawash

**Plans in CAWV Physical Plan Room                                                                                                    October 28, 2011

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

# Named as plan holder but plans not yet received

2011 WVDOH LETTING SCHEDULE

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CAWV AND SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY FORM TASK FORCE

The CAWV and the School Building Authority of West Virginia have formed a task force comprised of CAWV building division members and architects. The task force, which represents several different trades,  will meet on Friday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the CAWV Conference room in Charleston to give the SBA guidance on its new cost per square foot allowances as well as reviewing the SBA’s bidding procedures to evaluate if changes should be made that would be beneficial for all parties involved. Look for a full recap of the meeting in future Building Bulletins. For additional information, please contact Pat McDonald at (304) 342-1166 or pmcdonald@cawv.org.

ANIMAL FACILITY ANNEX CONSTRUCTION, WVU, MONONGALIA COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1426561) Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 12/06/2011 for construction of an animal facility annex at WVU in Morgantown. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 11/03/2011 at 12:30 PM at WVU, Okey Patteson Auditorium, 1st Floor Learning Center, Room 1175, Morgantown. Bids should be submitted to WVU Procurement, Mark Stewart, P. O. Box 6024, One Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26506 (304)293-8475. Plans and specifications are available from Copies Copies Copies, Shawn Bellicini, 549 Beechurst Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26505 (304)292-6710.  Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the CAWV Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

TURRET ROOF REPLACEMENT, SUMMERS COUNTY COURTHOUSE

(iSqFt Project ID# 1426540) Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 11/04/2011 for turret roof replacement at the Summers County Courthouse in Hinton. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on 10/27/2011 at 10:00 AM at the project site. Bids should be submitted to the Summers County Commission, Mr. Jerry E. Berry, P. O. Box 97, Hinton, WV 25951. Plans and specifications are available from J. Dan Snead & Associates, 101 North Kanawha Boulevard, Suite 203, Beckley, WV 25801 (304)252-6630.  Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, TWO DWELLINGS, GREENBRIER COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1427072) Bids will be accepted until 5:00 PM on 11/08/2011 for asbestos abatement of two dwellings in Ronceverte. Bids should be submitted to the Greenbrier County Commission, Al Whitaker, 200 North Court Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901 (304)645-5444. Plans and specifications are available from the Greenbrier County Commission, Al Whitaker, 200 North Court Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901 (304)645-5444.

DEMOLITION PACKAGE, IAEGER HIGH SCHOOL, MCDOWELL COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1427018) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 11/17/2011 for demolition of Iaeger High School in McDowell County. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 11/08/2011 at 2:00 PM at ZMM, Inc., 222 Lee Street, Charleston. Bids should be submitted to the McDowell County Board of Education,  30 Central Avenue, Welch, WV 24801. Plans and specifications are available from ZMM, Inc.,  222 Lee Street West, Charleston, WV 25302 (304)342-0159.  Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

HVAC RENOVATIONS, MEADOW BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FAYETTE COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1427010) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 11/10/2011 for HVAC renovations at Meadow Bridge Elementary School in Fayette County. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 11/03/2011 at 2:00 PM at Meadow Bridge Elementary School, 804 Main Street, Meadow Bridge. Bids should be submitted to the Fayette County Board of Education, 111 Fayette Avenue, Fayetteville, WV 25840 (304)574-0511. Plans and specifications are available from ZMM, Inc.,  222 Lee Street West, Charleston, WV 25302 (304)342-0159.  Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS, HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT, CITY OF MILTON

(iSqFt Project ID# 1428008) Architectural/Engineering proposals will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 11/14/2011 for a historic structures report and development plan for the Morris Memorial Hospital in Milton.  Proposals should be submitted to the City of Milton, 1139 Smith Street, Milton, WV 25541 (304)743-3032.

DOOR REPLACEMENT, RALEIGH COUNTY COURTHOUSE

(iSqFt Project ID# 1428037)  Bids will be accepted until 9:00 AM on 11/08/2011 for four exterior double-door systems and two exterior single-door systems at the Raleigh County Courthouse in Beckley.

Bids should be submitted to the Raleigh County Commission, Detlef Ulfers, 116 1 1/2 North Herber Street, Beckley, WV 25801 (304)255-9146. Plans and specifications are available from the Raleigh County Commission, Detlef Ulfers, 116 1 1/2 North Herber Street, Beckley, WV 25801 (304)255-9146.

PRUNING 15 TREES, RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, JACKSON COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1428025)  Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 11/08/2011 for pruning of 15 trees at Ravenswood High School.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 11/01/2011 at

10:00 AM at the Jackson County Board of Education, #1 School Street, Ripley.  Bids should be submitted to the Jackson County Board of Education, Dave Moore, #1 School Street, Ripley, WV 25271 (304)372-7305.

ARCHITECTS, VISUAL ARTS CENTER RENOVATIONS, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY        

(iSqFt Project ID# 1429453) Architectural proposals will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 11/28/2011 for design services for the 67,200 SF Visual Arts Center including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, elevators, HVAC systems, fire protection, structural and architectural features at the former Stone and Thomas Building for Marshall University in Huntington.  Proposals should be submitted to Marshall University, Director Ron May, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755 (304)696-2585.

STATE OF WV REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

(iSqFt Project ID #1430219) GSD126416: Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 12/08/2011 for installation of aluminum stair tread overlays for Building 22 at the WV State Capitol Complex in Kanawha County.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 11/17/2011 at 10:00 AM at the project site.  For further information contact Krista Ferrell (304)558-2596.

RENOVATIONS, WISE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, VA

(iSqFt Project ID# 1427198) Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 11/10/2011 for renovations to the Wise County Justice Center in Wise, Virginia. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on 10/25/2011 at 9:00 AM at the project site. Bids should be submitted to the Wise County Industrial Development Authority, Carl Snodgrass, 206 E. Main Street, P. O. Box 570, Wise, VA 24293 (276)328-2321. Plans and specifications are available from the Wise County Industrial Development Authority, Carl Snodgrass, 206 E. Main Street, P. O. Box 570, Wise, VA 24293 (276)328-2321.  Plans and specifications are being requested for the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS, HVAC RENOVATIONS, ALLEGHANY HIGH SCHOOL, VA

(iSqFt Project ID# 1427217) Architectural/Engineering proposals will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 11/18/2011 for design services for HVAC renovations at Alleghany High School in Low Moor, Virginia. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on 11/03/2011 at 10:30 AM at Alleghany County Public Schools, 100 Central Avenue, Low Moor, VA. Proposals should be submitted to Alleghany County Public Schools, Keven Rice, 100 Central Circle, P. O. Drawer 140, Low Moor, VA 24427 (540)863-1812.

RENOVATIONS CPC 1,2 AND 3, VAMC-MARTINSBURG (Bid 09/26/11)

Federal Construction Services............................................................. $309,900

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, STRUCTURE DEMOLITION, HARRISONCOUNTY

(Bid 10/13/11)

Empire Builders, Inc........................................................................... $129,000

Raze International, Inc....................................................................................    148,000

Reclaim Company, Inc.....................................................................    177,000

D. Carter, Inc......................................................................................    335,000

PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT, WALLACE HALL, WV STATE UNIVERSITY, KANAWHA COUNTY (Bid 10/20/11)

Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, Inc.............................. $349,561

Mansuetto Roofing.............................................................................   438,900

Harris Brother Roofing Company.......................................................   493,955

SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER #3, WVU (Bid 10/27/11)

Tolley Electric.................................................................................... $261,350

Pennsylvania Transformer Tech.........................................................    269,159

HVAC TESTING AND BALANCING, PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS (Bid 10/27/11)

Thermal Balance, Inc.................................................................................... $74,030

Murray Sheet Metal Company............................................................    95,045

Northstar Environmental..................................................................... 198,659

Performance HVAC Systems, LLC................................................. 200,000

COR61473: ROOF REPLACEMENT, PRUNTYTOWN CORRECTIONAL CENTER GYMNASIUM, TAYLOR COUNTY (Bid 10/27/11)

N. F. Mansuetto & Sons, Inc................................................... ........... $137,655

Fairfax, Inc.........................................................................................    166,400

Boggs Roofing, Inc.............................................................................    175,200

Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company,. Inc.............................    198,380

Murray Sheet Metal Company, Inc.....................................................    200,600

* CAWV Members are in Bold Type

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JOINT UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 3

The CAWV Joint Utility Committee will meet Thursday, November 3, at 1:00 p.m. at the CAWV Headquarters in Charleston. Attending will be agency representatives from the Public Service Commission, Rural Utility Services, the WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, WV Division of Environmental Protection and the Water Development Authority to participate in discussions on industry issues. For more information, or to participate via video conference from Morgantown, Wheeling or Martinsburg, contact Pat McDonald at (304)342-1166 or pmcdonald@cawv.org

WATERLINE INSTALLATION, MINGO COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1427989)  Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 11/17/2011 for Contract 1:  Installation of 52,575 LF of 8" water line, 3,116 LF of 6" water line, 7,043 LF of 2" water line, one booster pump station, one pressure reducing station, meters, valves, fire hydrants and all other miscellaneous appurtenances; and Contract 2:  Construction of one water storage tank including foundation, valve vault, piping, access road construction, fencing, site grading and all other appurtenances in Naugatuck.  A pre-bid meeting will be held on 11/09/2011 at 10:00 AM at the Mingo County Public Service District, 1 Riverside Road, Naugauck.  Bids should be submitted to Mingo County Public Service District, Robert Adams, 1 Riverside Road, Naugatuck Water Treatment Plant, Naugatuck, WV 25685. Plans and specifications are available from E. L. Robinson Engineering Company, Timothy B. Carte, P.E., 5088 Washington Street West, Cross Lanes, WV 25313 (304)776-7473.  Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

REMOVAL AND CLOSURE,  TWO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS,  CABELL COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1427053)  Bids will be accepted until 11:30 AM on 11/07/2011 for removal and closure of two underground storage tanks at 419 Second Avenue in Huntington.  Bids should be submitted to the City of Huntington, 800 Fifth Avenue,  L3, Huntington, WV 25717 (304)696-5590. Plans and specifications are available from the City of Huntington, 800 Fifth Avenue,  L3, Huntington, WV 25717 (304)696-5590.  Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the CAWV Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

WATER SERVICE METER MATERIALS, RITCHIE COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID# 1428846)  Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 12/07/2011 for supplying water service meters for the Town of Harrisville.  Bids should be submitted to the Town of Harrisville,

1501 East Main Street, Harrisville, WV 26362 (304)643-2719. Plans and specifications are available from Cerrone Associates, Inc.,  401 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304)232-5550.  Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

CORRUGATED HDPE PIPING MATERIALS, BECKLEY SANITARY BOARD

(iSqFt Project ID# 1429457)  Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 11/04/2011 for HDPE piping materials including with a corrugated exterior and smooth interior, with bell and spigot for stormwater pipe installation in Beckley.

Bids should be submitted to Beckley Sanitary Board, General Manager, 301 South Heber Street, Beckley, WV 25801 (304)256-1760.

CONTRACT 5:  WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, RANDOLPH COUNTY

(Bid 10/06/11)

Michel, Inc......................................................................................... $69,512

Green River Group, LLC................................................................. 150,326

Triple H Construction......................................................................... 202,000

Orders Construction Company, Inc................................................. 496,000

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, MORGAN COUNTY (10/17/11)

Johnson Excavation............................................................................ $60,945

Snyder Environmental Services, Inc............................................................    92,195

W-L Construction & Paving, Inc......................................................... 113,175

CONTRACT #1:  COLLIERS WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, BROOKE COUNTY

(Bid 10/18/11)

Chojnacki Construction, Inc............................................................... $83,140

Cowgirl Up, Inc................................................................................. 125,330

J. R. Contracting, LLC........................................................................ 132,640

The James White Construction Company....................................... 156,080

WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS, GALLIA COUNTY, OH (Bid 10/25/11)

Stockmeister Enterprises, Inc.............................................................. $5,894,424

C. J. Hughes Construction Company, Inc...........................................    6,885,278

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OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE

Every year more than 30 million people in the U.S. are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise.  Noise-related hearing loss has been listed as one of the most prevalent occupational health concerns in the U.S. for more than 25 years.  Thousands of workers every year suffer from preventable hearing loss due to high workplace noise levels.  Since 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that nearly 125,000 workers have suffered significant, permanent hearing loss. 

Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss.  Neither surgery or a hearing aid can help correct this type of hearing loss.  Short term exposure to loud noise can also cause a temporary change in hearing, such as the feeling of ears being stuffed up or a ringing in the ears (tinnitus).

Loud noise can also create physical and psychological stress, reduce productivity, interfere with communication and concentration, and contribute to workplace accidents and injuries making it difficult to hear warning signals.  Noise-induced hearing loss limits your ability to hear high frequency sounds, understand speech, and seriously impairs your ability to communicate. 

What are the warning signs that your workplace may be too noisy?

•                      You hear ringing or humming in your ears when you leave work.

•                      You have to shout to be heard by a coworker an arm’s length away.

•                      You experience temporary hearing loss when leaving work.

What can be done to reduce the hazard of noise?

•                      Choose low-noise tools and machinery

•                      Maintain and lubricate machinery and equipment

•                      Place a barrier between the noise source and employee (sound wall, curtain)

•                      Enclose or isolate the noise source.

•                      Operate noisy machines during shifts when fewer people are exposed.

•                      Limit the amount of time a person spends at a noise source.

•                      Provide quiet areas where employees can gain relief from hazardous noise sources.

•                      Wear hearing protection devices (HPDs), such as ear muffs and earplugs.

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

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SENATE TO CONSIDER TRANSPORTATION FUNDING BILLS NEXT WEEK

Last week the Senate considered, but was unable to set up, a final vote on a FY 2012 “minibus” appropriations package. However, after securing a unanimous consent agreement, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced that a vote on final passage of the appropriations bill is scheduled for Nov. 1. The "minibus" includes FY 2012 appropriations bills for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture and Commerce/Justice/Science. The Senate voted on several amendments to the package last week. Next week, under the unanimous consent agreement, the Senate will vote on additional amendments prior to a vote on final passage.

AGC has been closely monitoring the “minibus” debate to prevent any anti-construction industry amendments from being offered or voted on. In addition to the “minibus,” the Senate may vote on another round of stimulus infrastructure funding. The stand-alone bill that was part of President Obama’s “America’s Jobs Act” would provide $27 billion for highways, $9 billion for transit, $4 billion for high-speed rail and $10 billion for a National Infrastructure Bank. The bill will likely fail due to bipartisan opposition to further stimulus spending and a growing focus on a multiyear reauthorization of transportation programs. There is a growing bipartisan consensus that a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization would be preferable to another one year stimulus. Portions of the surface transportation reauthorization will be marked up in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Nov. 9.

REPS. CAPITO, MCKINLEY SIGN ON TO INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT JOB GROWTH LETTER

A group of House Republicans have sent a letter to the Republican House leadership stressing the importance of a multi-year federal surface transportation program reauthorization bill and a long-term revenue solution for highway funding.  In a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor, 47 Republicans, including Reps. Shelley Moore Capito and David McKinley, wrote “We support the efforts to provide a long-term sustainable revenue source for our nation’s transportation network.  Congress should prioritize efforts to create efficiency, reduce bottle necks and cut red tape...Passing a bill is an important aspect of the Republicans Jobs Agenda.  It is critical, however, that we act now.  We respectfully urge you to move a reformed and streamlined multi-year surface transportation bill that will support much needed economic growth throughout our nation.”

YEAGER AIRPORT ANNOUNCES $15 MILLION HILLTOP REMOVAL PROJECT

Now that Yeager Airport's 500-foot runway extension project is complete, the airport's governing board wants to remove a knoll in the Northgate/Coal Branch Heights area that lies in the path of approaching and departing aircraft.  Removal of the runway obstruction will involve moving nearly 1.3 million cubic yards of earth -- a process expected to cost about $15 million and last about two years.  The obstruction removal project would probably go out to bid in February, and be under construction in May or June. It should be complete by the fall of 2013.

Funds for the work are expected to come from the federal Airport Improvement Program, which has already paid for the planning process. Click here to read an article in the Charleston Daily Mail detailing the project, and watch for project information in the Heavy/Highway Bulletin.

CAWV/WVDOH 2012 TECHNICIAN AND INSPECTOR COURSES

The CAWV is pleased to announce the Certification Training Courses, which are offered annually to help individuals prepare for the WVDOH certification examinations required under their Quality Assurance Program, have been scheduled.  Thousands of individuals have attended courses in Compaction, Aggregates, Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete over the last several years. Test comparisons prove that those persons who attend the CAWV/WVDOH courses have a higher success rate for passing the exams.

Class.......................................              ......... Training Dates............................................... Test Date

Compaction Inspector.........................   ......... January 9-12....................................... January 13

Asphalt Field Technician (new certification) . January 17-19..................................... January 20

Aggregate Inspector............................   ......... January 23-26..................................... January 27

Asphalt Plant Technician........   ..................... January 30- February 2................................... February 3

Portland Cement Concrete Inspector............... February 13-15............................................... February 16

Portland Cement Concrete Technician ....................... February 27- March 1......................... March 2

For more information, contact Pat McDonald at (304)342-1166 or e-mail pmcdonald@cawv.org. Forms will remain available on the CAWV’s website at www.cawv.org.

STATE CHANGING FORMAT OF AML PLANS AND SPECS IN PHYSICAL PLANROOM - ONLINE ACCESS UNCHANGED

The WV Department of Environmental Protection submits plans and specifications for nearly all reclamation work to the CAWV for members’ use in the Physical Planroom and online at www.isqft.com. They have recently notified the CAWV that after January 1,  they are going to begin sending plans and specifications for reclamation projects in electronic format. Association members will still have access to the projects online and in the CAWV Physical Planroom. However, paper copies of the documents will not be available for viewing. In lieu of sending paper, the WVDEP will be submitting plans and specifications on CD.  Plans and specifications in printed form and on disc will be available until January 1,  2012.  Plans for projects sent to the State Purchasing Division after that date will be distributed by disc only.  Members are welcome to use the discs while at the association headquarters and are able to check discs out just as they would paper plans and specs. 

The iSqFt Internet Planroom provides the ability to see details on all the projects the CAWV has announced. Contact information, a brief description, bidder lists, interested subcontractors and suppliers and plans and specifications are all available for a yearly subscription ($1,475). To try a free trial go to www.isqft.com.  The CAWV Physical Planroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for members and from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for non-members.  For additional information contact Amber Stotts at planroom@cawv.org or (304)342-1166.

WVCAC RECEIVES OVERVIEW ON MSHA PROCESS, OPERATOR RIGHTS

George Nadzadi, assistant regional manger of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), presented at the West Virginia Crushed Aggregate Council meeting on Thursday, October 27. The presentation,  titled “Leadership Responsibilities, ” gave an overview of how to avoid accidents on quarry sites as well as what to do when an accident occurs. Nadzadi said, “Although mining fatalities continue to drop, with 2011 on track to be the lowest fatality rate ever recorded, it is still imperative that everyone at a quarry site be able to spot hazards. Quarry operators are responsible for the training and safety of everyone on the job site, including sub-contractors that may be working on the site,” he added. “So operators, supervisors and foreman must be trained to lead by example which includes wearing personal protection equipment, avoiding hazards and making sure unsafe conditions are corrected.”

Nadzadi also discussed how to handle MSHA inspections and the different types of violations that can be assessed to an operator. He noted that an operator has the right to request a meeting with the inspector within 10 days after the inspection to discuss any violations that were written. The operator also has a right to contest any violations that they believe should not have been written or the severity of the violation. Nadzadi said inspections are mandatory by federal law and all violations must be cited by the inspector and all cited violations have to receive a penalty. “The field inspectors are highly trained but can still make mistakes so it is important to know your rights.” he said.

For a copy of Nadzadi’s Powerpoint presentation, a copy of the mine site safety self audit checklist for more information on the Crushed Aggregates Council, contact Pat McDonald at pmcdonald@cawv.org or (304)342-1166.

ENGINEERS, LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, WOOD COUNTY

(iSqFt Project ID #1430229) Engineering proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM on 11/11/2011 for developing a Long Range Transportation Plan for Wood County and portions of Washington County, Ohio.   Proposals should be submitted to WWW, Mr. Randy Durst, P. O. Box 247, Parkersburg, WV 26102.  Project information and general proposed scope of work can be found at www.triplew.org.

JACKSON TRAIL CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2, ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA

(iSqFt Project ID# 1429462)  Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 11/15/2011 for clearing and grubbing, grading, drainage improvements, gravel trail, parking area construction, landscaping, restoration and all other appurtenances for the Jackson River Trail Phase 2 project in Alleghany County, Virginia.  A pre-bid meeting will be held on 11/01/2011 at 10:00 AM at Alleghany County, 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Suite A, Covington, VA.  Bids should be submitted to Alleghany County,

9212 Winterberry Avenue, Suite A, Covington, VA 24426. Plans and specifications are available from Anderson and Associates, 100 Ardmore Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 (800)763-5596.  Plans and specifications are being requested for the CAWV Physical Planroom and Internet Planroom at www.isqft.com.

BLACKTOP PROJECT, CITY OF MILTON (Bid 10/18/11)

Blacktop Industries............................................................................. $46,500

West Virginia Paving, Inc.................................................................    57,580