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Newsletter 2016-5 February 5, 2016 PREVAILING WAGE REPEAL BILL GOES TO GOVERNOR; VETO AND VETO OVERRIDE EXPECTED
The Senate Thursday passed H.B. 4005, the bill eliminating prevailing wage in West Virginia. The House approved the bill earlier, so the bill goes to the Governor for his signature. It is expected he will veto the bill, followed by a legislative override since West Virginia only requires a simple majority to override. The Senate’s 18-16 vote was along party lines and came after two hours of debate for those for and against repeal. Supporters of prevailing wage argued that it provides a living wage for workers, while keeping out-of-state contractors from undercutting West Virginia construction companies. Opponents argued that prevailing artificially inflates the cost of public projects, thus costing taxpayers more money. CAWV members have expressed their own thoughts to their legislators on the bill, both in favor and opposition of full repeal of prevailing wage. Thursday’s action culminates nearly 15 months of study and debate on prevailing wage. The Legislature was poised to eliminate prevailing wage in the 2015 legislative session but a compromise was struck by developing a new method to calculate prevailing wage. WorkForce West Virginia was charged with developing a new methodology to be presented to legislators June 1, 2015. The new method was immediately rejected which resulted in a temporary suspension of prevailing wage requirements. When WorkForce published the new rates effective October 1, 2015 that were very close to previous rates, lawmakers expressed concern that the process was flawed. Legislative leaders have said since October that full repeal would be high on their agenda in the 2016 session. Right-to-work legislation was the top legislative agenda and West Virginia is poised to be the 26 th right-to-work state in the nation. The House Thursday, after five hours of debate, passed S.B. 1, the Workplace Freedom Act. The House passed the bill 54-46 with no Democrats voting against with 10 Republicans joining them. The House Judiciary Committee amended the Senate bill so the bill goes back to the Senate where quick approval is expected. Gov. Tomblin issued a statement that he will veto the bill, which is also expected to be overridden. In closing debate on the bill, House Judiciary Chairman John Shott, R-Mercer, summed up support for right-to-work by saying, “We can’t live in the past, it’s not working; [West Virginia is] going down the tubes fast.” In other legislative action this week, the House Government Organization Committee today amended H.B. 2028 to codify the rule that restores the change order process for construction contracts. The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to take up the rules bill later today. In other construction contracts issues, S.B. 474 would give the WV Division of Environmental Protection the authority to contract direct, without going through the state Purchasing Division, for construction and reclamation projects. In the West Virginia Department of Transportation’s budget presentation this week to the House and Senate Finance committees, Secretary Paul Mattox told lawmakers the WVDOH has identified $16 billion worth of highway projects planned that he says will never go to construction without additional funding. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Hall, R-Putnam, told committee members, “I will make this commitment. This committee will do something about [WVDOH’s budget problems.] If it goes no further than this committee, so be it. But [this committee] will bring something forward.”
For a complete synopsis on the prevailing wage bill as well as all bills affecting West Virginia’s construction industry, look for the Monday, February 8, CAWV Legislative Bulletin. WEST VIRGINIA MOVES UP IN RANKING FOR CONSTRUCTION JOBS LOST
For 20 months, West Virginia lead the nation in the highest percentage of construction jobs lost in a year’s period. For the first time in nearly two years, West Virginia ranked 50 out of 51 for construction jobs lost between December 2014 and December 2015. North Dakota (-8.1 percent, -3,000 jobs) lost the highest percent and total number of construction jobs. West Virginia came in second with a decrease of 7.1 percent, equaling 2,300 jobs lost. Forty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs in 2015 while construction employment increased in 39 states and D.C. between November and December amid strong demand for construction in most states, according to analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that many of the states experiencing construction declines appear to be energy producing states. A total of six states shed construction jobs during the past 12 months including: New Mexico (-3.5 percent, -1,500 jobs), Wyoming (-1.7 percent, -400 jobs), Rhode Island (-0.6 percent, -100 jobs) and Pennsylvania (-0.2 percent, -500 jobs). MEMBERS CAN NOW SEE AGC NEWS ON CAWV.ORG
Members can now view news from the AGC of America on the CAWV webpage. Members will be updated on AGC issues and information regarding highway and transportation, federal, municipal and utility, and building contracting, as well as current legislative issues. Visit the CAWV homepage at www.cawv.org for the latest AGC updates. CAWV HOSTING BLOOD DRIVE AT EXPO IN MEMORY OF CYNTHIA SNYDER
The CAWV is once again sponsoring a blood drive in memory of Cynthia Snyder on March 23 and 24 at the Charleston Civic Center in conjunction with EXPO. Cynthia, who passed in 2011, was the wife of CAWV Past President Lee Snyder. The Cynthia Snyder Memorial Blood Drive will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 23 and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 24. Over 57 pints of blood were donated at last year’s EXPO. Volunteers are needed to work on-site registration and to help provide snacks to donors. Members can contact Cheryl Clark at (304) 342-1166 or [email protected] if interested in volunteering. To give blood donations, walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. To schedule your appointment, click here. REGISTER NOW FOR WV EXPO 2016 – SEMINARS POSTED Online registration for the 37th Annual West Virginia Construction and Design EXPO, March 23 and 24 at the Charleston Civic Center is open. Click here to register. Over 5,000 regional decision-makers are expected to visit the more than 300 vendors. The show is open 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 23, and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, March 24. Over 80 professional development opportunities covering a range of topics from segmental retaining walls, P3’s, helical design theory and source water protection will be offered. Booths are still available. Click here to secure your space today. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Call EXPO at (304) 342-3976 or email the show at [email protected] with any questions.
February 5, 2016 **Plans in CAWV Physical Plan Room (^) Paper (+) Disc or Digital
# CAWV Listed as plan holder
The CAWV posts all projects announced in the Newsletter along with where the plans and specifications can be viewed. For more information, contact Cheryl Clark at (304) 342-1166 or email [email protected]. Bid Date Project Name Contact or Document Location Bulletin
2/9 HP 12X 53 Piling Steel, WVDOH Sheila Hannah (304) 558-4317 (DOT1600000061)
HH 1/8
2/9 New
**^ Douglas Avenue Storm Drainage, Town of Lonaconing, Maryland
Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (304) 788-3370
MU 1/15 BIN 39
2/9 **+ Retaining Wall, Grafton Homes The Thrasher Group, Inc. (304) 624-4108
BB 1/22 BIN 33
2/9 Pre-Bid
**+Swamp Run Passive Acid Mine Drainage Treatment System, Upshur County
The Thrasher Group, Inc. (304) 624-4108
HH 1/22 BIN 46
2/9 Water Line/ Valve Replacement, VAMC Beckley Visit www.fbo.gov and solicitation number VA24616B0012.
MU 1/15
2/9 A/E, Keyser Ridge Wastewater Treatment Plant, Garrett County, Maryland
Brian E. Bowers(301) 334-5003 https://www.garrettcounty.org
HH 1/8
2/10 **^ Window/ HVAC Replacement, 2nd Avenue Neighborhood Center, Charleston
ZMM Inc. (304)342-0159 BB 1/15 BIN 14
2/10 **^ REBID – Television Package, Cabell Incubator School
ZMM Inc. (304)342-0159 BB 1/22 BIN 12
2/10 New
OSR Carson One / Glady Fork Land Reclamation, Upshur County
Beth Collins (304) 558-2157 (DEP1600000032)
2564072
2/10 Liquid Asphalt Material, Plant Pick Up Sheila Hannah (304) 558-4317 (DOT1600000062)
HH 1/15
2/11 **+Elevator Upgrades, Harrison County Senior Center, Clarksburg
Stacey Bowers(304) 366-9700 http://www.msesarchitects.com/contractors
BB 1/15
2/11 **+Renovations, Deegan Lake Park Tennis Courts, Bridgeport
The Thrasher Group, Inc. (304) 624-4108
HH 1/22 BIN 34
2/11 Observation Boardwalk Trail Phase III, Lock Lynn Heights, Garrett County, Maryland
The Thrasher Group, Inc. (304) 624-4108
HH 1/29 BIN 52
2/11 Data Center Cooling System HVAC Replacement
Linda Harper (304) 558-1468 ADJ1600000002
BB 1/15
2/11 A/E, Security Enhancements, Robert Shell Juvenile Center, Barboursville
Crystal Rink (304) 558-2402 (DJS1600000001)
BB 1/8
2/12 On-Call, Slide Repair by Soil Nails Misty Delong (304) 558-8802 (DOT1600000012)
HH 1/22
2/12-16
CAWV Midyear Meeting The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida Contact Wendy Long at (304) 342-1166 or [email protected]
2/16 **+Structural Repairs/ Roof System, CURA, Charleston
McKinley & Associates (304) 233-0140
BB 1/29 BIN 16
2/16 Consulting Services, Long Run Bridge, Brooke County
Michael Lilly (304) 558-3505 [email protected].
HH 1/29
2/16 New
OSR Princess Susan S-6-85 Water Reclamation /Treatment, Kanawha County
Beth Collins (304) 558-2157 (DEP1600000031)
2563588
2/17 New
Telephone Room HVAC Replacement, VAMC, Clarksburg
Visit www.fbo.gov and solicitation number VA24416B0269
2508218
2/17 **+ Roof Replacement, Boonsboro Middle School, Washington County, Maryland
Lisa Freeman (301) 766-2800 www.wcpspurchasing.com
BB 1/22
2/17 New
^Development Proposal, WVU Research Park WVU Purchasing (304) 293-8475 Robert Beck
2540664
2/18 #Additions, Wetzel County Schools McKinley & Associates (304) 233-0140
BB 1/22
2/18 EOI, Renovations Ravenswood High School, Construction Ravenswood Middle School
Dr. Keith Burdette (304) 372-7305 [email protected]
BB 1/29
2/18 New
Construction, South Branch Valley Railroad Melissa Pettrey(304) 558-0094 (RMA1600000002)
2577108
2/18 Hy-Span Bridge Units, District 10 Sheila Hannah (304) 558-4317 (DOT1600000064
HH 1/22
2/19 New
**+Splash Park, Parson, Tucker County The Thrasher Group, Inc. (304) 624-4108
1/29 BIN 35
2/23 Ritchie County Magistrate Court Renovations MSES Architects (304) 366-9700 BB 2/5
2/23 Demolition, Excavation, and Asbestos Abatement, Raleigh-Boone Technical Center
Raleigh County Board of Education (304) 256-4500
BB 1/29
2/23 Prestressed Box Beams, Possum Hollow Bridge, Grant County
Misty Delong (304) 558-8802 (DOT1600000069)
HH 1/22
2/23 **+Worthington Drive Pond Construction, Bridgeport
The Thrasher Group, Inc. (304) 624-4108
HH 1/29 BIN 31
2/23 New
**+Swamp Run Passive Acid Mine Drainage Treatment System, Upshur County
The Thrasher Group, Inc. (304) 624-4108
HH 1/22 BIN 46
2/23 **^+Roofing System Replacement, Repair/HVAC Replacement, WV School of Deaf and the Blind
Guy Nisbet (304) 558-2596 (DBS1600000003)
BB 12/30 BIN 37
2/23 New
Mold Remediation / Duct Cleaning, Williamstown AASF #1
Crystal Rink (304) 558-2402 (ADJ1600000017)
BB 1/22
2/24 Bituminous Asphalt, Materials for Pickup by WVDOH
Misty Delong (304) 558-8802 (DOT1600000066)
HH 1/22
2/24 Bituminous Asphalt, Material, Delivery, Labor by Vendor, WVDOH
Misty Delong (304) 558-8802 (DOT1600000013)
HH 1/29
2/24 A/E, Compound Facility, Marshall University Medical Cam pus, Huntington
Stephanie Smith (304) 696-2599 http://www.marshall.edu/purchasing/bids
BB 1/15
2/24 New
F. R. Wells #30 Well Plugging, Sistersville Beth Collins (304) 558-2157 (DEP1600000035)
HH 1/8
2/24 New
Maxwell #1, Well Plugging Project, West Union Beth Collins (304) 558-2157 (DEP1600000033)
HH 12/30
2/25 **^+ Nicholas County Career and Technical Center HVAC Renovations
ZMM, Inc. (304) 342-0159 BB 1/29 BIN 50
2/25 HVAC Renovation, Jaynes Hall, Fairmont State University
Williamson Shriver Architects (304) 345-1060
BB 1/22
2/25 Bridge Spot Painting, WV Turnpike HNTB Corp. (304) 760-1840 or Email [email protected]
HH 1/8
2/25 Metal Roof Replacement, Vehicle Storage Building, Elkins
www.fbo.gov and solicitation number AG-3434-S-16-0003
BB 1/15
2/26 Streambank Stabilization, Wades Creek, Greenbrier County
www.fbo.gov and solicitation number AG-SPEC-S-16-0010
HH 2/5
2/26 **+Railroad Depot Renovations, Alderson Michael Gioulis at [email protected]
BB 1/29 BIN 22
2/28 A/E, Pressbox, Ravenswood High School Dr. Keith Burdette (304) 372-7305 [email protected]
BB 2/5
2/29 Aggregate / Stone, Monongahela National Forest www.fob.gov and solicitation number AG-3434-S-16-0005
HH 1/15
3/1 Washington/Fairfax Streetscape/ Resurfacing, Morgan County
The Thrasher Group (304) 624-4108
HH 2/5
3/1 Liquid Asphalt, WVDOH Misty Delong (304) 558-8802 (DOT1600000071)
HH 2/5
3/1 **+ Charleston Slack Plaza Improvements TRC Engineers (304) 346-2599 ext. 8410
BB 2/5 BIN 28
3/1 New
**+Charleston Civic Center Sanitary Sewer Relocation, Packages A, B, C
ZMM Inc. (304) 342-0159 BB 1/22 Bin 41
3/2 **+ Water Storage Tank Painting, Charles Town Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (304) 788-3370
1/29 BIN 26
3/2 Taxiway Rehabilitation, Hagerstown Regional Airport
Washington County Purchasing (240) 313-2330
HH 2/5
3/2 Roof Replacement, Cascade Elementary School, Washington County, Maryland
Lisa Freeman (301) 766-2800 www.wcpspurchasing.com
BB 2/5
3/2 Roof Replacement, Central Greene High School, Waynesburg, PA
Central Green School Board (724)627-8151
BB 2/5
3/3 **^+Wood County Courthouse Entrance Renovations
ZMM, Inc. Architects and Engineers (304) 342-0159
BB 2/5 BIN 18
3/3 Contracting Construction Services, Kanawha County Schools
Alan Cummings (304) 348-6120 BB 1/22
3/3 Rapid Repair Mortar/ Concrete, WVDOH Misty Delong (304) 558-8802 (DOT1600000070)
HH 2/5
3/10 New
Construction, Petersburg / Grace Cabin Crossing Replacement
Guy Nisbet (304) 558-2596 (RMA1600000004)
HH 1/8
3/11 Feasibility Study, WVU Mountainlair Renovations Robert Beck (304) 293-8475
BB 1/15
3/15 Access ramp, Grave Creek Museum, Moundsville
Michelle Childers (304) 558-2063 (DCH1600000005)
BB 2/5
3/15 New
Construction, Cheat Bridge Grade Crossing, Durbin
Melissa Pettrey (304) 558-0094 (RMA1600000003)
HH 12/30
3/16 **+Water Meter Replacement, Greensboro Borough / Monongahela Township
The Thrasher Group, Inc. (304) 624-4108
MU 1/29 BIN ---
3/17 Block Installation, WVDOH, Parkersburg Misty Delong (304) 558-8802 (DOT1600000070)
BB 2/5
3/23-24
WV Construction and Design Expo Charleston Civic Center Contact Cassidy Webb at (304) 342-3976 or [email protected]
3/23
CAWV State Meeting Charleston Civic Center Contact Wendy Long at (304) 342-1166 or [email protected]
3/31 T & T Fuels, Inc., EM-113, OSR Water Treatment
Beth Collins (304) 558-2157 (DEP1600000044)
HH 1/29
3/31 Moundsville Landfill Manhole Installation, Marshall County
Beth Collins (304) 558-2157 (DEP1600000046)
HH 1/29
4/6 City of Wheeling Landfill Improvements Beth Collins (304) 558-2157 (DEP1600000045)
HH 1/29
2016 WVDOH LETTING SCHEDULE
February 9 July 12
February 23 August 9
March 15/16 September 13
April 12 October 18
May 17 November 15
June 14 December 6
BB 2016-5 February 5, 2016
CHARLESTON SLACK PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS
Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 3/1/2016 for a pedestrian corridor enhancement project that includes the removal of existing paving material and the construction of a new concrete paver pedestrian walkway across a two block span in downtown Charleston. Site amenities such as landscaping, pedestrian lighting, a screen wall, and site furnishings for improvements at Slack Plaza, Charleston. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on 2/16/2016 at 10:00
AM in the AV Room of City Hall, 501 Virginia Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301 (304) 348-
8179. Bids should be submitted to the City Manager’s Office, 501 Virginia Street, East,
Charleston, WV 25301 (304) 348-8179. Plans and specifications are available from TRC Engineers, Northgate Business Park, 1 Kenton Drive, Suite 200 Charleston, WV 25311 (304) 346-2599. Plans and specifications are available in the CAWV Planroom on CD in BIN 28. RITCHIE COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT RENOVATIONS
Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 2/23/2016 for renovations to an office building including demolition, metal stud walls, flooring, ceilings, electrical and lighting upgrades, fire alarm, plumbing and HVAC upgrades and site work for the Ritchie County Magistrate Court. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on 2/9/2016 at 1:30 PM at 100 West Main Street,
Harrisville, WV 26362. Bids should be submitted to Ritchie County Commission, 115 East Main Street, Room 201, Harrisville, WV 26362. Plans and specifications are available for download by contacting MSES Architects (304) 366-9700. Hard copies are available for purchase from Clarksburg Blue-Print Company, 302 Duff Avenue, Clarksburg, WV (304) 623-5702. WOOD COUNTY COURTHOUSE ENTRANCE RENOVATIONS
Bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on 3/3/2016 for renovations to the entrance of the Wood County Courthouse, Parkersburg, WV. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on 2/18/2016 at 2:00 PM at the Wood County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 205, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Bids should be submitted to the offices of the Wood County Commissioners, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 205, Parkersburg. Plans and specifications are available by contacting ZMM, Inc. Architects and Engineers at (304) 342-0159 to obtain FTP access. Plans and specifications are available in the CAWV Planroom in BIN 18. ROOF REPLACEMENT/ REPAIRS, CITY OF STONEWOOD
Bids will be accepted until 2/16/2016 for a new roof on Rt. 58 Park pavilion, new roof on park pavilion and bathroom, side 2 gable ends, fascia and soffit on pavilion at Marple Street Park for the City of Stonewood. Bids should be submitted to Mayor Sharon McIntyre, 8052 Southern Ave, Stonewood, WV 26301. For additional information contact Perry DelRio at (304) 623-2919. BLOCK INSTALLATION, WVDOT
Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 3/17/2016 for laying of approximately 5,400 blocks for the Heavy Maintenance Mechanic’s Shop and Wash Bay for District 3, Parkersburg. A mandatory
pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on 2/24/2016 at District Three Offices, 1685 Mill Run
Road, Parkersburg, WV 26104. Bids should be submitted to www.wvOasis.gov and solicitation number DOT1600000070. For additional information contact State of West Virginia, 2016 Washington Street, East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558-8802 or email [email protected]. ACCESS RAMP, GRAVE CREEK MUSEUM, MOUNDSVILLE Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM on 3/15/2016 for construction of a new access ramp with a glass handrail system in the exhibit area of the Delft Norona Museum, Moundsville, WV. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 1:00 PM on 2/25/2016 at Grave Creek Mound
Archaeological Complex, 801 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041. Bids should be submitted to www.wvOasis.gov and solicitation number DCH1600000005. For additional information contact Michelle L. Childers, State of West Virginia, 2016 Washington Street, East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558-2063 or email [email protected]. NEW TREEHOUSES, GRAND VUE PARK, MOUNDSVILLE Bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on 2/25/2016 for construction of four treehouses, elevated on a structural steel platform to support the enclosed living space and outdoor deck area. They will consist of two configurations: two one-bedroom treehouses of approximately 650 SF of enclosed space and two two-bedroom treehouses of approximately 860 SF of enclosed space. The enclosed space will be post and beam construction with wood frame interior walls, fiber cement exterior siding and a single slope standing seam metal roof and associated site work including a gravel roadway, primary utility extensions, and tree removal. New site work will consist of paving, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and gangway connections to the treehouse to be located along a dedicated ridgeline at Grand Vue Park, Moundsville. A mandatory pre-bid
conference will be held at 11:00 AM on 2/10/2016 at the Park Office at Grand Vue Park, 250 Trail Drive, Moundsville. Plans and specifications are available from Omni Associates-Architects electronically by contacting [email protected]. A/E, PRESS BOX, RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Request for Proposal will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 2/28/2016 from architectural firms for professional services to oversee the installation of a press box at Flinn Field located on the campus of Ravenswood High School. Proposals should be submitted to Dr. Keith Burdette, Jackson County Schools, P. O. Box 770, #1 School Street, Ripley, WV 25271. For additional information contact Dr. Keith Burdette at (304) 372-7305 or email [email protected]. ROOF REPLACEMENT, CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 3/2/2016 for roof replacement at Cascade Elementary School for Washington County Public Schools. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 2/9/2016 at 3:00 PM at Cascade Elementary School, 14519 Pennersville Road, Cascade, Maryland, 21719. Bids should be submitted to Washington County Public Schools Center for Education Services Purchasing Department, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Plans and specifications are available from http://wcpspurchasing.com/group/1024/roof-replacement-cascade-elementary-school-prequalification-required or phone (301) 766-2800. ROOF REPLACEMENT, CENTRAL GREENE HIGH SCHOOL, WAYNESBURG, PA Bids will be accepted until 3/2/2016 for a replacement of a section of the roof on Central Greene High School, 30 Zimmerman Drive, Waynesburg, PA. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held
on 2/17/2016 at 10:00 AM in the High School, Main Office, 30 Zimmerman Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Bids should be submitted to Central Greene School Board, 250 South Cumberland
Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 (724) 627-8151. Plans and specifications are available at Central Green School District Office, 250 S. Cumberland Street, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 15370. LEWIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FACILITY RENOVATIONS (Bid 2/4/2016)
Persinger & Associates, Inc. ................................................................................. $480,000 City Construction ...................................................................................................... 549,402 Swope Construction ............................................................................................... 573,000
Danhill Construction ................................................................................................. 602,000 Lombardi Construction ............................................................................................. 605,000 *CAWV Members in bold type
February 5, 2016
The Three-Point Rule . . . You Don't Have To Fall
Falling while getting into or out of heavy equipment, a truck or tractor cab, hooking up air and electrical lines, or mounting or dismounting trailers is a sure way to get seriously hurt. An insurance industry study showed that falls from vehicles produced injuries that were almost 25%
worse than other types of injuries.
Even an ankle sprain can play havoc with your ability to use the clutch. Minor injuries can cost you big in terms of lost income and downtime. The biggest single cause of falls from a vehicle is driver error and failure to follow the THREE-POINT rule.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO AVOID FALLS?
No matter what type of access system your vehicle has available, use the THREE-POINT system to significantly reduce the chance of a slip or fall. The THREE-POINT system means three of your four limbs are in contact with the vehicle at all times—two hands and one foot, or
two feet and one hand.
The THREE-POINT system allows a person to have maximum stability and support, thereby reducing the likelihood of slipping and falling. Be a winner; use the THREE-POINT system.
DO’S:
Wear shoes with good support -- not sandals, bare feet or high heels. Exit and enter facing the cab. Slow down and use extra caution in bad weather. Get a firm grip on rails or handles with your hands.
Look for obstacles on the ground below before exiting.
DON’Ts:
Don’t climb down with something in your free hand. Put it on the vehicle floor and reach up for it when you get down on the ground.
Don’t rush to climb out after a long run. Descend slowly, to avoid straining a muscle. Don’t ever jump out. You may land off balance or on an uneven surface, and fall. Don’t use tires or wheel hubs as a step surface. Don’t use the door frame or door edge as a handhold. Don’t become an injury statistic.
KEEP BUILDING AND STAY SAFE
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America is collaborating with ClickSafety, an OSHA-authorized provider, to deliver a wide range of construction related safety courses online for members at a 10% discount. To view the full course catalog, and for information on ordering, visit: www.cawv.org then click on the Safety link.
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2015 CAWV/WVDOH QUALITY CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AWARDS PROGRAM The CAWV/WVDOH Joint Concrete Committee is accepting nominations for the 2015 Quality Concrete Construction Awards. Any contractor who completed a project in 2015 and believes it deserves recognition should fill-out the nomination form and return it to the CAWV by Friday, March 4. Once all nominations are in, the Evaluation Team will review and inspect each project
and select a winner in the structural, flatwork and special projects categories. Winners will be announced at the CAWV State Meeting, held in March during EXPO. Nomination forms are available at www.cawv.org. For additional information, please contact Pat McDonald at (304) 342-1166 or [email protected]. WASHINGTON AND FAIRFAX STREETSCAPE/ FAIRFAX STREET RESURFACING, MORGAN COUNTY
Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 3/1/2016 for streetscape on Washington and Fairfax Streets consists of approximately 1153 SY of concrete sidewalk demolition, 566 LF of concrete curb demolition, 750 SY of new concrete sidewalks, 385 SY of brick pavers, 948 LF of concrete curb, 4 concrete and faux stone seating walls and planter boxes, 116 LF of underground Silva Cell green infrastructure system, 2 inlets, 5 street light bases, 703 LF of 2" electrical conduit with pull rope and several miscellaneous items. The Fairfax Street resurfacing portion of the project consists of removing the existing bricks and resurfacing the street with 2510 SY of street pavers resting on a concrete surface, crosswalks, drainage inlets and pipe and several miscellaneous items. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on 2/16/2016 at 10:00 AM at the Town of
Bath, 271 Wilkes Street, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Plans and specifications are available from The Thrasher Group, Inc. 600 White Oaks Boulevard, Bridgeport, WV 26330 (304) 624-4108. Plans and Specifications are expected in the CAWV Planroom. STREAM BANK STABILIZATION - WADES CREEK SITE 1, 2 AND 3 - GREENBRIER COUNTY
Bids are being accepted until 4:30 PM on 2/26/2016 for work authorized under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to relieve imminent hazards to life and property due to a major flood event March 3-6, impacting Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The project consists of restoring and stabilizing approximately 487 feet of stream along Wades Creek (3 separate sites) located in the community of White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Work shall consist of removing obstructions from the stream to restore channel capacity as well as installing a sub-channel and fish pools. Rock riprap and Wire Mesh Gabion Baskets are to be installed to stabilize and protect the stream bank. Disturbed areas are to be graded and seeded to provide positive drainage and vegetative cover. A site visit will be held on 2/23/2016 at 10:00 AM at Herd Lane, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986. For additional information contact Laureen M. Eipp at (315)477-6522 or email [email protected] and include solicitation number AG-SPEC-S-16-0010. STREAM BANK STABILIZATION - JOHN UTT SITE, BRAXTON COUNTY
Bids are being accepted until 4:30 PM on 2/26/2016 for work authorized under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to relieve imminent hazards to life and property due to a major storm event July 10-14, 2015 impacting Braxton County, West Virginia. The project consists of restoring and stabilizing approximately 90 feet along an unnamed stream on one property located near the town of Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia. Wire mesh gabion baskets are going to be installed to stabilize and protect the stream bank and disturbed areas are to be graded and seeded to provide positive drainage and vegetative cover. A site visit will be held on 2/22/2016 at 12:00 PM at 58 Utt Drive, Sutton, WV 26601. For additional information contact Laureen M. Eipp at (315)477-6522 or email [email protected] and include solicitation number AG-SPEC-S-16-0009. STREAM BANK STABILIZATION - SALT LICK CREEK, 79ER SITE - BRAXTON COUNTY
Bids are being accepted until 4:30 PM on 2/26/2016 for work authorized under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to relieve imminent hazards to life and property due to a major flood event March 3-6, 2015 Braxton County, West Virginia. The project consists of restoring and stabilizing approximately 90 feet of stream along Salt Lick Creek, located in the town of Burnsville, Braxton County, WV. Rock riprap is going to be installed to stabilize and protect the stream bank and disturbed areas are to be graded and seeded to provide positive drainage and vegetative cover. A site visit will be held on 2/22/2016 at 10:00 AM at 151 5th Street, Burnsville, WV 26335. For additional information contact Laureen M. Eipp at (315)477-6522 or email [email protected] and include solicitation number AG-SPEC-S-16-0008. RAPID REPAIR MORTAR AND CONCRETE PRODUCTS
Bids are being accepted until 1:30 PM on 3/3/2016 for an open end contract to provide Rapid Repair Mortar and Concrete products for use in repair and maintenance to bridge expansion joints at locations throughout the State of WV. Bids should be submitted to www.wvOasis.gov and solicitation number DOT1600000073. For additional information contact State of West Virginia, 2016 Washington Street, East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558-8802 or email [email protected]. LIQUID ASPHALT, WVDOH
Bids are being accepted until 1:30 PM on 3/1/2016 for an open end contract to provide liquid asphalt for use at locations throughout the State of WV. Bids should be submitted to www.wvOasis.gov and solicitation number DOT1600000071. For additional information contact State of West Virginia, 2016 Washington Street, East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558-8802 or email [email protected]. TAXIWAY C REHABILITATION, HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Bids are being accepted until 2:00 PM on 3/2/2016 for rehabilitation of Taxiway C at Hagerstown Regional Airport. Bids should be submitted to Washington County Purchasing Department, Washington County Administration Building, 100 West Washington Street, Third Floor, Room 320, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740-4748. A pre-bid conference will be held at 11:00 AM on 2/10/2016 in the Hagerstown Regional Airport Terminal Conference Room, 18434 Showalter Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21742. Plans and specifications are available from Washington County Purchasing Department, Washington County Administration Building, 100 West Washington Street, Third Floor, Room 320 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 (240)313-2330. TRAFFIC SIGNALS, BELMONT RIDGE-CROSON/TALL CEDARS-POLAND, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Bids are being accepted until 4:00 PM on 3/8/2016 for construction and installation of traffic signals, pavement markings, signage, and pedestrian facilities at two intersections in Loudoun County: Signal #1 at Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) and Croson Lane (Route 645) and Signal #2 at Tall Cedars Parkway (Route 2200) and Poland Road (Route 742). A pre-bid conference will be held at 1:00 PM on 2/12/2016 at 801 Sycolin Road, Leesburg, Virginia in the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (TCI) Conference Room on the 1st Floor. Plans and specifications are available at https://www.loudoun.gov/Bids.aspx?bidID=295 . For additional information contact Mike Angel at (703) 771-5956 or email [email protected] . JACKSON RIVER TRAIL, PHASES 3 & 4, ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Bids are being accepted until 2:00 PM on 2/23/2016 for construction of the Jackson River Trail Phase 3 (Approx. 6.5 miles) located in Alleghany County, Virginia, which includes clearing and grubbing, grading, drainage improvements, 10' wide gravel multi-use trail, the construction of a gravel parking area, retaining wall construction, installation of prefabricated pedestrian bridge, low water bridge, remediation of four existing timber railroad bridges, restoration, and associated appurtenances. An additive bid includes Phase 4 (Approx. 0.62 miles), which includes sidewalk, curb and gutter, 10' wide gravel multi-use trail, and a prefabricated restroom and pavilion installation consisting of clearing and grubbing, grading, drainage improvements, removal of railroad ties and rail, a concrete slab over an abandoned railroad hopper, restoration, and associated appurtenances. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM on
2/11/2016 at the Alleghany Governmental Complex, 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Suite B, Covington, VA 24426. Bids should be submitted to Alleghany County, 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Suite B, Covington, Virginia 24426. Plans and specifications are available from Anderson & Associates, Inc. Professional Design Services, 100 Ardmore Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Plans and specifications are expected in the CAWV Planroom.