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April 24, 2024 Archives
 
Features
 
 
VTCA-VDOT Bristol District Dialogue
At this event, you’ll have a chance to hear from the District Engineer Tabitha Crowder, PE who will provide a strategic overview of the Bristol District.  VTCA’s Gordon Dixon will then moderate a panel of industry leaders who will share perspectives from VTCA’s three primary member sectors: Contractors, Engineers, and Aggregate Producers. The program will wrap up with an interactive session that will offer an assortment of discipline-unique discussion topics for the audience to consider and provide feedback.
 
Luck Stone & VTCA Host Virgina Education Science Leadership Quarry Tour
Luck Stone’s Rockville Quarry welcomed members from the Virginia Science Education Leadership Association (VESLA) for an in-depth tour of their aggregate operation. This tour served as the kick-off for the VESLA 2024 Spring Meeting in Short Pump. The group consisted of about 20 science coordinators and other Department of Education officials.
 
VTCA-VDOT Richmond District Dialogue
Join the VDOT Richmond District staff on May 29 at the Double Tree by Hilton – Midlothian for an afternoon at the Richmond District Dialogue! 
 
A Career in Transportation Construction Can Get You Miles Ahead
  
The Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance is proud to announce the launch of the new Miles Ahead website—the ultimate resource for exploring careers in transportation construction. As a valued member of this community, we’re excited to share it with you!
 
Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
 
Member News
 
VTCA Contractor Safety Awards
VTCA is seeking submissions from Contractor Members for the VTCA Contractor Safety Awards. Through the annual VTCA Transportation Contractor Safety Award Program, the Alliance is proud to recognize its contractor members who successfully demonstrate their commitment to a safe and healthy working environment. 
VTCA Scholarship – Applications Due May 10
The Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance provides financial assistance to help deserving young individuals pursuing education in college or technical education programs that may lead to the transportation construction industry. The scholarships have a value of $5,000 and three scholarships are awarded annually.
 
VTCA’s Contractor Leadership Committee is Looking for New Members
This June, three members of the Contractor Leadership Committee (CLC) will complete their terms, and the CLC is currently soliciting VTCA Contractor members interested in serving on the committee.  The CLC will review the interest of candidates and identify three candidates to serve a three-year term. Those selected to replace the three expiring terms will begin their tenure in July 2024. 
 
Upcoming Events
 
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May 2024
 
Learn More ArrowsDialogue with the Bristol District
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May 2024
 
Learn More ArrowsDialogue with the Richmond District
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Jul 2024
 
Learn More ArrowsVTCA Annual Meeting
 
Concrete Pipe and Precast, LLC
McPeak Supply, LLC
 
Industry News
 
ARBTA Issues Comments on Procurement, Management, and Administration of Engineering and Design Related Services
Under the 1972 Brooks Act, contracts for architecture and engineering services that are directly related to a construction project and that utilize federal funding must foster open competition. This is achieved by advertising, ranking, selecting, and negotiating contracts based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the specific engineering and design services being procured, all while ensuring a fair and reasonable price.
New Federal DBE Rules Effective May 9
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) announced significant revisions to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program on April 9, aimed at modernizing its administration.
Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Invitation for Bids
Washington, D.C. Procurement wanted to let VTCA Contractors know that the above IFB will be posted to DTAP, the Washington Times and OCP’s web page. This will not have a mandated PLA.
95 Bi-Directional Project Industry Information Meeting Announcement
On behalf of 95 Express Lanes LLC, Transurban will be holding an Industry Information Meeting for the 95 Express Lanes Bi-Directional Project on Thursday, April 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please click the button below for meeting details and how to register to attend this event.
VPDES General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Mining Periodic Review Complete
The Virginia State Water Control Board and the Department of Environmental Quality have completed the periodic review of 9VAC25-190. Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Mining regulation. The updated regulation will go into effect on July 1, 2024.
USACE Permit Meetings for VDOT DB and LAP Projects
The Norfolk District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to hold monthly meetings for Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Design-Build contractors (post-award) and localities that are operating under the VDOT Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Program.
Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook & VRRM 4.1 Training
DEQ and consultant Arcadis are pleased to offer live online and in-person training on the new consolidated Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook.
MSHA Issues Respirable Crystalline Silica - Final Rule
On April 18, MSHA will issue its final rule, Lowering Miners’ Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection, to reduce miner exposures to respirable crystalline silica and improve respiratory protection for all airborne hazards.
 
Old Dominion Equipment & Supply
Lane Construction