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Newsletter 2017-35 August 31, 2017 WEST VIRGINIA ADDS CONSTRUCTION JOBS BETWEEN JULY 2016 AND 2017 BUT JOBS DECLINE BETWEEN JUNE AND JULY West Virginia added construction jobs between July 2016 and July 2017, yet dropped back from June and July, according to an analysis by the AGC of America of Labor Department data released last week. West Virginia increased construction jobs 1,200, or 4.1% from July 2016 (29,600 jobs) to July 2017 (30,800 jobs). This ranks West Virginia 17 out of 50 states and the District of Columbia in adding new construction jobs for the past 12 months. West Virginia for a number of years ranked 47 to 51 in the creation of new jobs so this is major improvement over the past few years. West Virginia was one of 25 states, however, that lost construction jobs between June and July. In June 2017, there were 31,700 workers compared to 30,800 in July, a 2.8% drop. This ranks West Virginia 47 among 50 states and DC. Association officials said firms in parts of the country that build infrastructure projects are seeing less demand for their services amid overall declines in public-sector spending. “Despite growing private-sector demand, it appears that construction employment in some parts of the country is being brought down by declining public-sector investments,” said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the association. “Some of these declines will be offset thanks to recently enacted state infrastructure funding increases, but stagnant federal investments are not helping.” “Washington officials can fund needed improvements to our infrastructure and help spur more robust economic growth by including public works funding as part of their tax reform efforts,” Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer for the association, said. Click the following links to view the state employment data by rank and state. View the state employment map by clicking here. Contractor and Associate member firms have told the CAWV they are hiring people following passage of the highway funding bills during the special session of the West Virginia Legislature. The bills provide $140 million annually in new highway funding, $500 million for GARVEE bonds and between $400 million and $600 million in bonding authority by increasing tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike. West Virginians will vote October 7 on the $1.6 billion “Roads to Prosperity” road bond amendment. (See article below for full details). COMMITTEE FORMED TO PROMOTE "ROADS TO PROSPERITY" BOND AMENDMENT Voters will go to the polls Saturday, October 7, to approve or disapprove a constitutional amendment to allow the sale of $1.6 billion in bonds for highway and bridge construction projects. SJR 6, the "Roads to Prosperity" road bond amendment is part of Governor Jim Justice's $2.8 billion highway construction and maintenance funding package approved by legislators during the regular session of the West Virginia Legislature and during the two special legislative sessions in May and June.

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Newsletter 2017-35 August 31, 2017 WEST VIRGINIA ADDS CONSTRUCTION JOBS BETWEEN JULY 2016 AND 2017 BUT JOBS DECLINE BETWEEN JUNE AND JULY West Virginia added construction jobs between July 2016 and July 2017, yet dropped back from June and July, according to an analysis by the AGC of America of Labor Department data released last week. West Virginia increased construction jobs 1,200, or 4.1% from July 2016 (29,600 jobs) to July 2017 (30,800 jobs). This ranks West Virginia 17 out of 50 states and the District of Columbia in adding new construction jobs for the past 12 months. West Virginia for a number of years ranked 47 to 51 in the creation of new jobs so this is major improvement over the past few years. West Virginia was one of 25 states, however, that lost construction jobs between June and July. In June 2017, there were 31,700 workers compared to 30,800 in July, a 2.8% drop. This ranks West Virginia 47 among 50 states and DC. Association officials said firms in parts of the country that build infrastructure projects are seeing less demand for their services amid overall declines in public-sector spending. “Despite growing private-sector demand, it appears that construction employment in some parts of the country is being brought down by declining public-sector investments,” said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the association. “Some of these declines will be offset thanks to recently enacted state infrastructure funding increases, but stagnant federal investments are not helping.” “Washington officials can fund needed improvements to our infrastructure and help spur more robust economic growth by including public works funding as part of their tax reform efforts,” Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer for the association, said. Click the following links to view the state employment data by rank and state. View the state employment map by clicking here. Contractor and Associate member firms have told the CAWV they are hiring people following passage of the highway funding bills during the special session of the West Virginia Legislature. The bills provide $140 million annually in new highway funding, $500 million for GARVEE bonds and between $400 million and $600 million in bonding authority by increasing tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike. West Virginians will vote October 7 on the $1.6 billion “Roads to Prosperity” road bond amendment. (See article below for full details). COMMITTEE FORMED TO PROMOTE "ROADS TO PROSPERITY" BOND AMENDMENT Voters will go to the polls Saturday, October 7, to approve or disapprove a constitutional amendment to allow the sale of $1.6 billion in bonds for highway and bridge construction projects. SJR 6, the "Roads to Prosperity" road bond amendment is part of Governor Jim Justice's $2.8 billion highway construction and maintenance funding package approved by legislators during the regular session of the West Virginia Legislature and during the two special legislative sessions in May and June.

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A number of organizations met with Gov. Justice last week to formulate a committee to promote passage of the bond amendment. The group is made up of representatives of business and labor with many more groups expected to be added. The committee is charged with developing a theme to promote the amendment's passage and to raise money to mount an educational campaign for voters. The Republican Executive Committee voted a few weeks ago to oppose passage of the bond amendment, citing long term debt as one of the objections. Since then, a number of Republican leaders have voiced support of the amendment, including Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson. Gov. Justice and Sen. Carmichael spoke Wednesday at the state Chamber of Commerce's Business Summit at The Greenbrier and urged leaders of the business community to work for passage of the bond amendment. The chamber's Board of Directors voted unanimously in support of the measure and the chamber will actively campaign for its passage. "SJR 6 was a signature piece of the West Virginia Legislature," President Carmichael told the 1,000 people gathered at this year's Business Summit. "West Virginia's roads did not go bad overnight and it will take more than a few years to get them back in shape. It is time for West Virginia to enter the 21st century for jobs, infrastructure and economic growth. This is why we must vote yes on the amendment." A number of organizations have reached out to their respective members to begin fundraising efforts. The CAWV has talked to only a few contractor, design and supplier members, yet nearly $50,000 has been donated as of today's Newsletter. A group of CAWV members will be reaching out to all CAWV members to get their support. The Board of Directors of West Virginians for Better Transportation voted last week to be the conduit to raise and disperse funds for the campaign. WVBT is a 501(c)(6) organization that can accept corporate contributions that are deductible as a business expense. Bond supporters recognize that there is not much information on what the constitutional amendment does and does not do. Governor Justice, in his comments at the Business Summit, noted that the West Virginia Legislature has already provided debt service for the bonds with the passage of S.B. 1006, the highway funding bill. Passage of the bonds will allow roads and bridges to be completed quicker to help move the state's economy along and to create thousands of jobs without any additional tax measures required. The WVDOH is developing information on the projects that will be funded by the bonds, as well as the numerous other projects planned due to S.B. 1006 and S.B. 1003, the bill to extend tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike to allow $400 million to $600 million in bonds for construction projects in the 10 counties surrounding the WV Turnpike. The West Virginia Poll is expected to announce how West Virginia voters feel about the bond amendment Friday at the Business Summit. CAWV members will be receiving full information on the bond, as well as how to donate to the campaign, next week. SEN. GAUNCH SELECTED TO LEAD SENATE GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE West Virginia Sen. Ed Gaunch, R-Kanawha, was appointed as the new chairman of the Senate Government Organization Committee. Sen. Gaunch, who began serving in the state Senate in January 2015, replaced Sen. Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, who was appointed to Senate Finance Committee chairman after former Putnam County Sen. Mike Hall became Gov. Jim Justice’s

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chief of staff. “I look forward to this challenge,” Sen. Gaunch said. “Almost every campaign, somebody says they want to be elected to look at the state regarding waste, fraud and abuse and deficiencies. This gives me the opportunity to do just that.” EXPO 2018 NEW WEBSITE UNVEILED - BOOTHS AND SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE The 39th Annual West Virginia Construction and Design EXPO is underway. Members are encouraged to obtain a booth or take advantage of the sponsorship opportunities that are available. The region’s largest trade show for the construction and design industries is proud to announce the unveiling of its new website – www.wvexpo.com. Please know that the online payment portal is not up and running, but members can pay by check. Contract documents for the March 21-22, 2018 event are available online, or you may contact [email protected] for assistance. The CAWV encourages all members to participate as an exhibitor, honor exhibitor (non-displaying participant), sponsor, advertiser, or attendee. The 2017 show attracted over 4,300 attendees. More information will be provided to members in future Newsletters. Visit the website at www.wvexpo.com or contact EXPO at (304) 342-3976 for additional information.

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** - 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 or Rena Moles at (304) 342-1166 or email [email protected].

BID DATE

PROJECT NAME CONTACT / DOCUMENT

INFORMATION BULLETIN

9/1 Addition, Harpers Ferry Visitor Center, Jefferson County

Mills Group, (304) 296-1010, Jefferson County Development Authority

BB 8/18

9/1 Repair, Access Road, VAMC, Clarksburg www.fbo.gov and solicitation number VA24517Q0281

HH 8/18

9/5 New

WVU-Suncrest Rooftop Air Handling Units, (RFB90003745Z)

Keith Bayles, (304) 293-2884 [email protected]

BB 8/18

9/5 Replacement of County Office Complex Windows, Allegany County, Maryland Contract No. AC-17-COC

Allegany County Department of Public Works, (301) 777-5933. http://alleganygov.org/Bids.aspx

BB 8/31

9/5 New

Cleaning, Sealing, Restriping Parking Lot, Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center, (DJS1800000013)

Jeremy A. Nicholas, (304)877-6890, [email protected]

HH 8/25

9/5 New

**+ New Field Maintenance Shop Building, Marshall County Readiness Center, (ADJ1800000003)

Crystal Rink, (304) 558-2402 [email protected]

BB 8/4 BIN 4

9/5 Repairs to North Branch Industrial Park Bridges A-085 & A-086 Over CSXT, Allegany County, Maryland Contract No. AC-17-BR-01

Allegany County Department of Public Works, (301) 777-5933. http://alleganygov.org/Bids.aspx

HH 8/25

9/5 Diagnose Three Storm Drain Pumps, Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center, (DJS1800000014)

Scott J. Pullen, (304) 369-2976 [email protected]

MU 8/25

9/5 A/E, Conversion Project Camp Dawson, Kingwood, (ADJ1800000003)

Crystal Rink, (304) 558-2402 [email protected]

BB 8/18

9/5 Vickers Branch (Richardson) Drainage, Logan County, (DEP1800000010)

Bobbi J. Chestnut, (304) 926-0499 [email protected]

HH 8/11

9/5 Consulting Services, Van Voorhis Road, Monongalia County

[email protected] HH 8/18

9/5 Consulting Services, Dry Creek Bridge, Greenbrier County

[email protected] HH 8/18

9/5 Consulting Services, West Run Road, Monongalia County

[email protected] HH 8/18

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9/5 Consulting Services, Streetscape Improvements, Wheeling

[email protected] HH 8/18

9/5 Consulting Services, Bridge Approach, Ohio County

[email protected] HH 8/18

9/6 Guyandotte River Bridge Concrete Pier Rehabilitation, Wyoming County

US Army Corps of Engineers- Joshua Westgate (304) 399-5050 [email protected]

HH 8/31

9/6 A/E, Coonskin Park Infrastructure Elizabeth Belcher (304) 357-0570 kanawha.us/commission/purchasing

HH 8/25

9/6 HVAC Replacement, Parkersburg Corrections Center (COR180000002)

Crystal Rink (304) 558-2402 [email protected]

BB 8/4

9/6 EOI, TMDL Development, Big Sandy, Lower Ohio / Twelve Pole Watersheds

(DEP180000001) [email protected]

HH 8/4

9/7 Permeable Paver System, Harpers Ferry Center

Jason Albright (304) 535-5050, www.Fedconnect.com

HH 8/25

9/7 Water System Improvements, Brilliant Water and Sewer District, Ohio

Brilliant Water and Sewer District, Mike Nichols (740) 598-4322 W.E. Quicksall and Associates, Inc.

MU 8/18

9/7 Exterior Painting, Sharon Dawes Elementary, RFQ#18-100

Kanawha County Schools, Ron Ellis, (304) 348-6112

BB 8/18

9/7 **+ Bid Package #1-Site Grading Package, New Oak Hill Pre K-2 & Collins Middle School

ZMM, Inc. Architects, (304) 342-0159

HH 8/18 BIN 1

9/7 **+ Building Renovation, Mon River Trails Conservancy, Masontown

Alpha Associates, Inc. (304) 296-8216 [email protected]

BB 8/11 BIN 27

9/7 Fire Suppression Sprinkler System, Pruntytown Correctional Center (COR1800000004)

Crystal Rink, (304) 558-2402 [email protected]

BB 8/11

9/8 Huntington Tri-State Surface Lot Restoration WRC 13-3289.00

Huntington Tri-State Airport, [email protected]

HH 8/25

9/8 Repair / Paving, Petersburg Transfer Station Region VII Solid Waste Authority Vicki Hudgins, (304) 257-2644 [email protected].

HH 8/18

9/8 Removal / Replacement, Existing Sidewalks, Huntington

Department of Public Works, [email protected] (304) 696-5590

HH 8/18

9/8 Structure Demolition, City of Fairmont City of Fairmont, (304) 366-6212 Paula Friend [email protected]

HH 8/18

9/8 **+ Paving / Utility, WestRidge Business Park, Phase 3, Package 3, Morgantown

The Thrasher Group, Inc. (304) 624-4108

MU/HH 8/11

BIN 2

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9/11 PY-2016 CD Allocation Program Projects, Tuscarawas County Board of Commissioners, Ohio

The Thrasher Group, Inc. (330) 491-8070

HH 8/25

9/11 Statewide (On Call) Architectural Services, WVDOT

[email protected] HH/BB 8/25

9/12 New

Compact Excavator / Attachments, (DEP1800000001)

Brittany E. Ingraham, (304) 558-2157 [email protected]

HH 8/18

9/12 District 1 – Shop Building, Kanawha County, G020-HDQ-6.03

www.bidx.com BB 8/18

9/12 West Edge Warehouse Renovations, Coalfield Development Corporation, Huntington

Mills Group, LLC (304) 296-1010 BB 7/7

9/13 Re-Bid Courthouse ADA Compliance Upgrades, Welch, McDowell County

McDowell County Commission (304) 436-8558

BB 8/31

9/13 Roof Repairs, Tappan Lake, Urichsville, OH www.fbo.gov and solicitation number W9123717Q0009

BB 8/31

9/13 Cleaning, Painting and Appurtenant Work for Two Water Storage Tanks

www.fbo.gov and solicitation number W9123717Q0015

MU 8/31

9/13 Roof Repairs, FCI, Beckley www.fbo.gov and solicitation number IFBP01031700001

BB 8/18

9/13 Buildings 25 Asphalt Parking Lot Repair / Repaving Project, Parkersburg (GSD1800000003)

Guy Nisbet, (304) 558-2596 [email protected]

HH 8/18

9/14 New

HVAC Renovations, Ben Franklin / Piedmont Schools, Kanawha County

ZDS Designs (304) 755-0075 BB 8/4 BIN 30

9/14 Building Rehabilitation, FedEx Sorting Facility, Huntington Tri-State Airport

Brent Brown (304) 453-6165 ext 320

BB 8/25

9/14 New

HVAC Systems, District 5 Headquarters, Mineral County (DOT1800000011)

Mark A. Atkins, (304) 558-2307 [email protected]

BB 8/4

9/14 New

**+Terminal Lighting Upgrade, Raleigh County Airport

The Thrasher Group, Inc., (304) 624-4108

HH 8/4 BIN 21

9/14 **+ Jenkins Hall Upgrades/ Renovations, Marshall University, R1800506

Bastian & Harris Architects, (304) 342-2151, [email protected]

BB 8/18 BIN 19

9/15 A/E, Electrical Upgrade, South Charleston Sewage Treatment Plant

Stephen DeBarr, P. E. (304) 768-4140

MU 8/31

9/15 Earthwork, Gradework, Revegetation, Pike County

www.lynnimaging.com HH 8/25

9/15 Addition, East Marion Pool, Marion County Omni Associates (304) 367-1417 [email protected]

BB 8/25

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9/15 Site Work, Water/Sewer Project, Blue Bend Beach, Marlinton, AG-3434-S-17-0043

US Department of Agriculture Forest Service-Eastern Region, Melissa Johnson, (814) 728-6241 [email protected]

BB 8/25

9/19 Fire Escape Removal/Replacement, Jefferson County Schools

Jefferson County School District, (304) 728-9227

BB 8/31

9/20 Booths Creek (Browning Farms) Mines Land Reclamation (DEP1800000012)

Bobbi Chestnut (304) 926-0499 HH 8/31

9/20 New

**+ Building 36 HVAC Renovations Project, (GSD1800000002)

Linda B. Harper (304) 558-0468 [email protected]

BB 8/4 BIN 8

9/22 Asphalt Overlay, Tazewell County, Virginia Tazewell County Administrator (276) 385-1217

HH 8/25

9/23 Courthouse Security Upgrades, Welch, McDowell County

McDowell County Commission (304) 436-8558

BB 8/11

9/25 **+CIP Chemical Feed Upgrade, Potomac River Treatment Facility, Falling Waters

Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc. (814) 943-5214

MU 8/31 BIN 34

9/26 **+ Marietta Waste Water Treatment Plant

Renovations Phase 3-Scope 4 Pickering Associates (304) 464-5305

MU/BB 8/18

BIN 7

9/27 Truck Weights Workshop –Summersville 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM To register, go to: http://wvltap.wvu.edu/trucks.html or Contact [email protected]

9/28 Sand, Stone, & Gravel Products, Loudoun County, RFQ 677

Christopher Bresley, (703) 777-0394 [email protected]

HH 8/31

10/2 CAWV / WVDOH Asphalt Field Technician and Compaction Course WVDOH Materials Division, 190 Dry Branch Road, Charleston Contact Pat McDonald at (304) 342-1166, or email [email protected]

2017 WVDOH LETTING SCHEDULE

September 6, 2017

September 12, 2017

September 14, 2017

October 17, 2017

November 14, 2017

December 12, 2017

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BB 2017-35 August 31, 2017

FIRE ESCAPE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT, JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on 9/19/2017 for removal and replacement of the existing fire escape behind the Reininger Building, Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and walkthrough will be held 9/7/2017 at 10:00 AM in the parking lot behind the Reininger Building. Bids should be submitted to Jefferson County School District, Purchasing Department, P. O. Box 987, 110 Mordington Avenue, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414-0987. For additional information contact Jefferson County Maintenance Department at 128 Industrial Blvd., Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430 or (304) 728-3355. RE-BID COURTHOUSE ADA COMPLIANCE UPGRADES, WELCH, MCDOWELL COUNTY Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on 9/13/2017 for the replacement of existing knob style door handles and push-pull type door openers and closers in the main courthouse facilities with Handicap Approved ADA Compliant door handles and door openers and closers, including quick release bars on fire escape doors, at the historic McDowell County Courthouse, Welch. Bids should be submitted to McDowell County Clerk’s Office 90 Wyoming Street, Suite 111, Welch WV 24801. For additional information contact Judy Heath at (304) 436-8558. ROOF REPAIRS, TAPPAN LAKE, URICHSVILLE, OH Bids will be accepted until 9/13/2017 for the repair of the control structure roof at Tappan Lake, 86801 Eslick Road, Urichsville, OH 44683. Bids should be submitted to www.fbo.gov and solicitation number W9123717Q0009. For additional information contact Josh Westgate at (304) 399-5050 or email [email protected] and reference solicitation number W9123717Q0009. REPLACEMENT OF COUNTY OFFICE COMPLEX WINDOWS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND CONTRACT NO. AC-17-COC Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on 9/05/2017 for the replacement of 58 fixed windows at the Allegany County Office Building with new fixed aluminum storefront windows and other specified in the contract documents, Cumberland, Maryland. Proposals should be submitted to the County Commissioners of Allegany County, Cumberland, Maryland, County Office Complex, 701 Kelly Road, Suite 407, Cumberland Maryland 21502. Plans and specifications are available from the Allegany County Department of Public Works, 701 Kelly Road, Suite 300, Cumberland, Maryland and at http://alleganygov.org/Bids.aspx. For additional information contact Allegany County Department of Public Works at (301) 777-5933. LEAD ABATEMENT FIRING RANGE KENOVA AFRC, (ADJ1800000002) 8/29 Danhill Construction Company .................................................................................. $110,000 Metals Treatment Technologies, LLC ........................................................................ 224,000

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BUILDING 34 HVAC (RTU) REPLACEMENT, (GSD1800000001) 8/29 Casto Technical Services, Inc. ............................................................................... $208,000 Hranec Sheet Metal, Inc. ........................................................................................... 210,000 A. Durer, Inc. ............................................................................................................. 226,500 Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company ............................................................ 239,450 H. E. Neumann Company ......................................................................................... 278,889 *CAWV Members in Bold Type

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

An emergency can happen anytime, anywhere. September is National Preparedness Month and we would like to share some important information about business preparation in a potential emergency situation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with sponsorship from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, have developed an extensive library with emergency preparedness tips for the workplace, as well as at home and school. This information highlights four easy steps to being prepared in any situation. They are:

Get a kit Make a plan Be informed Get involved

An emergency kit contains basic items, and should be equipped to last for at least 24 hours at the workplace. Some basic items to include in this kit are:

Several gallons of water Non-perishable food items First-aid kit Flashlight and batteries Medications

Step two, making a plan, is equally as important as creating a kit. Details to include can be as simple as where employees should go and how to be accounted for. A preparedness policy also should be written and distributed so information is thoroughly communicated to all employees. To learn more about preparing for emergencies and becoming involved in community preparedness efforts, visit www.ready.gov .

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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MU 2017-35 August 31, 2017

CLEANING, PAINTING AND APPURTENANT WORK FOR TWO WATER STORAGE TANKS, R.D. BAILEY LAKE, MINGO COUNTY Bids will be accepted until 4:30 PM on 9/13/2017 for cleaning and painting two water storage tanks, R.D. Bailey Lake, and R.D. Bailey Guyandotte Campground (Reedy Creek), 1110 Visitor Center Road, Hanover, West Virginia. Plans and specifications are available for solicitation W9123717Q0015 at https://www.fbo.gov. For additional information contact Kristin D. Blake at (304) 399-5693 or email [email protected] and reference solicitation number W9123717Q0015. CIP CHEMICAL FEED UPGRADE, POTOMAC RIVER TREATMENT FACILITY, FALLING WATERS, BERKELEY COUNTY Bids will be accepted until 5:00 PM on 9/25/2017 for the Potomac River Water Treatment Facility CIP Chemical Geed Upgrade including demolition and replacement of the existing membrane system, clean-in-place chemical feed systems with all required appurtenances including testing, training and start-up services for the Berkeley County Public Service District. Bids should be submitted to Berkeley County Public Service Water District Office, 251 Caperton Boulevard, Martinsburg, WV 25403. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 9:00 AM on 9/6/2017 at the Potomac River Treatment Facility, 6300 Williamsport Pike, Falling Waters, WV. Plans and specifications are available from Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc. Consulting Engineers, 3121 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16602, (814) 943-5214or electronically at www.gdfengineers.com or www.berkeleywater.org. Plans and specifications are available for review in the CAWV Physical Planroom in Bin 34. A/E, ELECTRICAL UPGRADE, SOUTH CHARLESTON SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Expressions of Interests are being accepted until 4:00 PM on 9/15/2017 from consulting engineering firms services related to the installation of a new substation, transformer and other necessary construction for the South Charleston Sanitary Board for renovation and upgrade at the South Charleston Sewage Treatment Plant. Proposals should be submitted to South Charleston Sanitary Board, 1 Rockcrest Drive, P. O. Box 8336, South Charleston, WV 25303. For additional information contact Stephen DeBarr, P. E. , General Manager at (304) 768-4140 or email [email protected]. DEERFIELD PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT, BLUEFIELD 8/23 Orders Construction Company .............................................................................. $415,370 DCI Shires, Inc. ........................................................................................................ 540,000 Mendon Pipeline, Inc. ............................................................................................... 553,173 *CAWV Members in Bold Type

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HH 2017-35 August 31, 2017

HIGHWAY CONTRACTS 2017 –FROM JANUARY TO AUGUST 2017 The following is the WVDOH Monthly Project Letting Data for January 1 –August 31, 2017.

RESURFACING BRIDGE GRADING OTHER TOTAL

#

Proj Amount

#

Proj Amount

#

Proj Amount

#

Proj Amount

#

Proj Amount

Aug 2017 73 43.32 5 5.11 3 16.73 25 15.78 106 80.59

2016 12 8.51 1 .498 1 26.04 22 12.45 36 47.50

July 2017 20 14.40 0 0 1 .49 28 7.18 49 22.06

2016 25 24.92 2 132.87 2 6.71 15 12.09 44 176.59

June 2017 9 8.39 4 3.43 0 0 28 17.27 41 29.09

2016 96 58.82 9 8.93 1 12.39 41 14.48 147 94.63

May 2017 9 8.39 4 3.43 0 0 27 16.90 40 28.72

2016 43 21.90 2 3.63 1 .31 38 8.16 84 34.00

Apr 2017 5 1.84 4 5.14 1 .532 19 4.45 29 11.96

2016 10 4.20 1 2.91 0 0 23 14.06 34 21.18

Mar 2017 2 1.81 3 6.58 1 .839 28 15.88 34 22.28

2016 3 1.22 5 11.82 1 5.39 8 1.35 17 19.78

Feb 2017 2 2.98 7 8.14 1 2.08 25 9.96 35 23.16

2016 1 1.66 1 0.13 0 0 12 3.13 14 4.9

Jan 2017 0 0.00 2 11.02 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 11.02

2016 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 .647 3 .647

($ Amounts in Millions)

ASPHALT FIELD & COMPACTION TECHNICIAN COURSE SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER Due to several requests from CAWV members and WVDOH personnel, an Asphalt Field & Compaction Technician Course has been scheduled to begin on Monday, October 2. The course will be held at WVDOH Materials Division Headquarters located at 190 Dry Branch Road, Charleston, West Virginia, 25306. A registration form is attached to this week’s Highway

TOTAL # OF PROJECTS TOTAL AMOUNT

Y-T-D Total for 8-31-2017 336 228.88

Y-T-D Total for 8-31-2016 379 399.24

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Bulletin. For more information contact Pat McDonald at [email protected] or 304-342-1166. Space is very limited. GUYANDOTTE RIVER BRIDGE CONCRETE PIER REHABILITATION, WYOMING COUNTY Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 9/06/2017 for site work, paving and renovation of a bridge / tunnel in Hanover, West Virginia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel. Contractor Shall provide all labor, materials, and supervision necessary for the repair of the Guyandotte Bridge at R.D. Bailey Lake, Justice, WV in accordance with the attached scope of work. Plans and specifications may be obtained from U. S. Army Corps of Engineer – Huntington District, 502 8th Street, Huntington, West Virginia 25701. For additional information contact Joshua Westgate at (304) 399-5050 or email [email protected]. BOOTHS CREEK (BROWNING FARMS) MINES LAND RECLAMATION (DEP1800000012) Bids will be accepted until 10:30 AM on 9/20/2017 for construction / reclamation in Marion County known as Booths Creek (Browning Farms). A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held 10:00 AM on 9/6/2017 at project site. Directions to the site are available in the Technical Specifications section at www.wvOassis.gov and Solicitation number DEP1800000012. Bids should be submitted electronically to www.wvOasis.gov - solicitation number DEP1800000012. For additional information contact State of WV, Bobbi Chestnut, Environmental Protection, Office of Environmental Remediation, 601 57th Street, SE, Charleston, WV 25304 or (304) 926-0499 or email Bobbi Chestnut at [email protected]. Plans and specifications are available online at www.wvOasis.gov. SAND, STONE, & GRAVEL PRODUCTS, LOUDOUN COUNTY, RFQ 677 Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on 9/28/2017 to provide various sand, stone and gravel products to the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility (LCSWMF) on an as needed basis for a one (1) year period. The LCSWMF will be the main user of the services provided under the resulting contract and is located at 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. Bids should be submitted to Loudoun County, Department of Finance and Procurement, One Harrison Street, SE, 4th Floor, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. For additional information contact Christopher Bresley at (703) 777-0394 or email [email protected]. Document can be downloaded at www.loudoun.gov/procurement. CULVERT RETROFIT, CONTRACT 1C-18, WV TURNPIKE 8/24 Teays River Construction Company .................................................................... $1,856,272 Jim Construction, Inc. .............................................................................................. 2,279,991 *CAWV Members in Bold Type

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ASPHALT FIELD & COMPACTION TECHNICIAN COURSEOctober 2-5, 2017

WVDOH Materials Division, 190 Dry Branch Road, Charleston, WV 25312The course will begin with registration at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct 2. The coursewill end with the completion of the test and compaction practical on Thursday, Oct. 5. Courseinstructors consist of representatives from the WVDOH, WVU and Industry.

REGISTRATION FEECAWV, APAWV members $285.00 per person and non-members are $350.00. Fees cover cost of instruction, materials, breaks and full lunch each day. Fees do not include

All fees are due in advance and require a three day cancellation notice for a full refund.

LODGINGThe Country Inn & Suites has offered a $95.00 room rate for anyone attending the course. Call 304-925-4300 and tell them you are attending the class to make areservation. Country Inn & Suites is located at 105 Alex Lane, Charleston, WV 25304.

Complete and Return (with payment) today!SPACE IS VERY LIMITED

1. ________________________email_________________________

2. ________________________email_________________________

3. ________________________email_________________________

Company:_______________________________________________

Address: ________________________________City:____________

State:____ Phone:________________Email____________________

Please Return to: CAWV, 2114 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25311Phone: (304) 342-1166 Email to: or fax at (304) [email protected]

Credit Card Information

Name on Card____________________________________

Card number_________________Expiration Date ___/___CCV#______

Visa Master Card Amexcircle one

other meals or cost of lodging.

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West Virginia Department of Transportation

Letting August 29, 2017

Call # Description Counties Bidder Name Bid Amount

1 WV 88 - PENNSYLVANIA STATE LINE BROOKE THE LASH PAVING COMPANY $109,979.97

CAST & BAKER CORPORATION $113,329.45

KELLY PAVING, INC. $126,085.85

2 BECKLEY- SKELTON ROAD RALEIGH WEST VIRGINIA PAVING, INC. $1,371,202.98

3 BLACKSVILLE-PENTRESS ROAD MONONGALIA DODD GENERAL CONTRACTORS CORPORATION $488,922.17

STONE PAVING, INC. $491,223.87

MOUNTAINEER CONTRACTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY $498,827.51

J. F. ALLEN COMPANY $549,461.03

4 QUAKER STATE ROAD - NEWELL HANCOCK THE LASH PAVING COMPANY $323,764.14

KELLY PAVING, INC. $335,422.59

CAST & BAKER CORPORATION $336,584.95

5 DEERWALK HIGHWAY RESURFACING WOOD KELLY PAVING, INC. $752,585.11

WEST VIRGINIA PAVING, INC. $918,876.00

6 MAIDSVILLE RD MONONGALIA DODD GENERAL CONTRACTORS CORPORATION $268,417.67

STONE PAVING, INC. $277,203.67

MOUNTAINEER CONTRACTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY $284,108.64

7 VAN VOORHIS RD +1 COUNTY ROUTE MONONGALIA STONE PAVING, INC. $188,820.33

59 PLUS COUNTY ROUTE 67/1 MOUNTAINEER CONTRACTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY $211,468.68

(WEST RUN ROAD) DODD GENERAL CONTRACTORS CORPORATION $213,058.13

8 MILLERSPORT TO GREEN CABELL WEST VIRGINIA PAVING, INC. $928,551.26

9 MCCOMAS ROAD CABELL WEST VIRGINIA PAVING, INC. $631,558.57

10 UFFINGTON ROAD MONONGALIA MOUNTAINEER CONTRACTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY $261,522.11

STONE PAVING, INC. $269,223.16

DODD GENERAL CONTRACTORS CORPORATION $289,364.51

11 CEDAR RUN TO WHITES CREEK - WAYNE WEST VIRGINIA PAVING, INC. $423,195.42

RESURFACING

12 NEOLA - POCAHONTAS COUNTY GREENBRIER WEST VIRGINIA PAVING, INC. $505,845.18

LINE ROAD

13 7TH ST +2 WOOD KELLY PAVING, INC. $1,088,855.25

WEST VIRGINIA PAVING, INC. $1,158,312.38

14 NORTH MATEWAN +3 MINGO ALAN STONE CO., INC. $288,957.86

ROCK FORGE BRIDGE CO., LLC $355,652.00

THAXTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., OF SISSONVILLE $494,569.72

15 QUINNIMONT - LAUREL CREEK ROAD FAYETTE WEST VIRGINIA PAVING, INC. $1,035,882.17

16 EAST RIVER BR - INGLESIDE MERCER BIZZACK CONSTRUCTION, LLC $3,553,842.55

ROCK SLIDE MOUNTAINEER CONTRACTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY $3,660,500.00

KANAWHA STONE COMPANY, INC. $3,900,417.45

A.L.L. CONSTRUCTION, INC. $5,317,605.00

*CAWV Members in bold type