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WVDOH Releases 2025 Letting Dates

By JCrane | June 21, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Transportation/Division of Highways has release its 2025 scheduled project lettings dates.  Traditionally, WVDOH hosts lettings on the second Tuesday of each month, exceptions are noted below.  Tune in to the live bid readings here, sponsored by Daniels Law Firm. January 14 February 11 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July 22* August 12 September 9 October 7** November 18*** December 9 * Fourth Tuesday of the month.  Second…

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WVDOH Standards & Manuals Committee

By JCrane | June 21, 2024

A meeting of the WVDOH Standards & Manuals Committee will be held in person on July 3, 2024, at 9:00a.m. in Room 820 in Building 5 of the WV Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV.  For those unable to attend in person please join via Google Meet, details below.  A copy of the proposed changes for the meeting can be found below or on the WVDOH’s Technical Support page by clicking here. Members interested…

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WVDOH AASHTOWare Project Sample Data Entry Training – 7/10/24

By JCrane | June 6, 2024
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With recent changes to WVDOH specifications, all projects let after January 1, 2024 require contractors to enter project testing data and results into the WVDOH’s project tracking system called AASHTOWare Project (AWP). Please be aware that if your organization is unable to perform these requirements there is a waiver process that may be followed. The requirements and waiver requests are outlined in Materials Procedure MP109.00.21 Sampling & Testing Documentation, under section 2.1.1. 2.1.1 – All…

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WVDOH Stone & Aggregate Annual Purchase Orders Released

By JCrane | June 3, 2024

UPDATE – 2nd CHANGE MADE TO BID DATES The WVDOH has released the 2024 open ended purchase order contracts for Stone and Aggregate Materials for agency pickup, supplier delivery to established locations, and supplier delivery to non-established locations. Details for both Supplier Deliver to Established Locations and State Pickup Contracts Bids are due by 1:30PM on June 26th18th to WV Purchasing Division. Technical Questions should be directed to John Estep at 304-558-2566 or John.W.Estep@wv.gov with…

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Governor Justice Signs Bill Allocating $150 Million in Supplemental for Highway Funding

By JCrane | June 3, 2024

Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 1002 on May 30th, giving the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) $150 million in supplemental highway funding for paving projects throughout the Mountain State. The Governor asked the Legislature to approve the extra funding during the first special legislative session in early in May. The money is in addition to $190 million received by the WVDOH in federal highway funds. The $150 million supplemental budget appropriation will be…

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WVDOH June Material Indices

By JCrane | May 30, 2024

WVDOH has released the Asphalt, Concrete and Fuel price adjustment indices for the month of June 2024 as shown below.

Period – 6/1/2024
#2 Fuel (Gal) – 2.4089
Asphalt (Ton) – $597.00
Cement (Ton) – $191.88

Historical and individualized information can be found at: https://www.asphaltwv.com/index/

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WVDOH Specification Committee – June 12, 2024

By JCrane | May 29, 2024

UPDATE – The June Specifications Committee will only be held virtually this month… please use the link below to join the meeting at 9:00am. The WVDOH announces its June Specifications Committee meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 at 9:00 a.m. at the WVDOH Technical Support Division office at 1334 Smith Street, Charleston WV, in their lower-level Conference Room.  For those unable to attend in person please join via Google Meet, details below. THINGS…

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WVDOH AASHTOWare Project Sample Data Entry Requirements, Waivers, and Training Reminder

By JCrane | May 29, 2024
AASHTOWare

With recent changes to WVDOH specifications, all projects let after January 1, 2024 require contractors to enter project testing data and results into the WVDOH’s project tracking system called AASHTOWare Project (AWP). Please be aware that if your organization is unable to perform these requirements there is a waiver process that may be followed. The requirements and waiver requests are outlined in Materials Procedure MP109.00.21 Sampling & Testing Documentation, under section 2.1.1. 2.1.1 – All…

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APA Fall Meeting – Save the Date

By JCrane | May 11, 2024
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The Asphalt Pavement Association of West Virginia (APAWV) is heading toward Beckley, West Virginia for their Fall Conference. This year the asphalt industry will be returning after nearly 10 years to The Resort at Glade Springs. This family-oriented event will take place October 10-13, 2024, and as always, provides entertainment and fun for all ages. Tee off on one of the three local golf courses, the Cobb, Stonehaven, or Woodhaven, each offering challenges for golfers…

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MP Committee Meeting – May 15, 2024

By JCrane | May 10, 2024
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The WVDOH Materials Procedures (MP) Committee’s next meeting will be held in person on May 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Materials Control Soils and Testing Division Conference Room located at 190 Dry Branch Drive in Charleston. Anyone unable to attend in person can join via Google Meet (see details below.) This month’s meeting agenda consists of four old business items, including two expected to be approved related to Sampling, Documentation, and AWP Entry, as well…

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