May 8, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE 28
 

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ISSUES TEMPORARY RULE GRANTING WAIVERS FOR CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATIONS
 
UTCA began discussions in April with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and New Jersey Transit concerning granting extensions to existing contractors’ prequalification/ classification due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
After final approval from the New Jersey’s DAG, yesterday the NJDOT issued a temporary rule that allows the Department to grant 3-month extensions for existing prequalifications/classifications if requested by Contractors. Please note below the timeline for contractor classification extensions:
NY classification expiring on or after July 1, 2020 unless a further extension is needed.
 
The NJDOT Bureau of Construction Services has informed UTCA that they will still process submitted contractor classifications in accordance with their normal practice.
 
 
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority and New Jersey Transit have both agreed to extend contractor classifications on a case-by-case basis if requested by Contractors.



REGISTER FOR UPCOMING WORK ZONE SAFETY CLASSES

UTCA recommends that you consider enrolling in the following work zone safety seminars to ensure your crews are up-to-date.
 
June 11&12, 2020 (Work Zone Safety Awareness)                   

June 24 & 25, 2020 (Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher)            


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You can also access this information and many other construction-specific COVID-19 resources and updates at www.utcanj.org/covid-19-information

If anyone has questions concerning this notice, please contact us at the UTCA office 732-292-4300.
PO Box 728 Allenwood, NJ 08720 Phone: (732) 292-4300 Fax: (732) 292-4310
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