ARTBA Challenges Proposed Davis-Bacon Expansion

What happened: ARTBA submitted May 17 comments to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) opposing several provisions of its proposed expansion in Davis-Bacon coverage. The law requires use of local prevailing wage rates for personnel on federal-aid construction projects. DOL had published its proposed changes on March 18. Why it matters: ARTBA expressed concern over ...

Posted: 5/20/2022
Category: Legislative

McConnell Reinforces Support for State Highway Priorities, Opposition to Gas Tax Suspensions

What happened: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) May 17 told ARTBA Chairman Ward Nye (Chairman & CEO of Martin Marietta), ARTBA Board Member Arthur Walker, III (President of Walker Construction), and ARTBA CEO Dave Bauer he intends to remain engaged on implementation of the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law and assure state autonomy for project ...

Posted: 5/20/2022
Category: Top Story

National Capitol Parks-East, Fort Dupont Park and Fort Davis Park Project NP-NACE 17(2), 18(2), 19(2), 118(1), 206(1)

The work includes asphalt pavement removal, roadway excavation, separation-stabilization geotextile installation, asphalt pavement milling, full-depth asphalt pavement patching, asphalt pavement overlay, drainage improvements and replacements, installation of permanent stormwater management BMPs, landscaping and other miscellaneous work. 

State: District of Columbia
Number: 693C73-18-B-000019
Category: Small Business Concerns
Type: Presolicitation
Expected Price: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
Due: May 29, 2018 2:00 pm Eastern

Buffalo National River Project NP-BUFF 0107(1)

The project consists of repairs to the Ponca Low Water Bridge within the Buffalo National River. 

State: Arkansas
Number: 693C73-18-B-000018
Category: Small Business Concerns
Type: Presolicitation
Expected Price: $250,000 to $500,000
Due: May 22, 2018 2:00 pm Eastern

Blue Ridge Parkway Project NP-BLRI 1E10

The project consists of the rehabilitation and resurfacing of approximately 10.25 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, from Milepost (MP) 27.24 to MP 37.49, including the reconstruction of the Stillhouse Hollow (MP 31.84) and Yankee Horse Ridge (MP 34.67) Overlooks. 

State: Virginia
Number: 693C73-18-B000016
Category: All Business Concerns
Type: Solicitation
Expected Price: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
Due: May 01, 2018 2:00 pm Eastern

Ozark National Scenic Riverways Project NP-OZAR 10(2)

The project consists of the replacement of the Big Spring Bridge on State Route 103 over Spring Branch and the rehabilitation and repair of the Alley Spring Bridge on Service Road over Alley Spring Branch within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways

State: Missouri
Number: 693C73-18-B-000013
Category: All Business Concerns
Type: Solicitation
Expected Price: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
Due: May 01, 2018 2:00 pm Eastern

Catoctin Mountain Park Project NP-CATO 900(1)

The project consists of the replacement of the Visitor Center Bridge over Blue Blazes Creek and the reconstruction of the Blue Blazes Parking Area within the Catoctin Mountain Park.

State: Number: 693C73-18-B-000010
Category: Small Business Concerns
Type: Presolicitation
Expected Price: $500,000 to $1,000,000
Due: May 24, 2018 2:00 pm Eastern