Safety Net LLC
Certified Indiana DBE
Safety Net is a safety education company based in New Albany, providing CPR, AED, BLS, Bloodborne Pathogens, ACLS, PALS, Heartcode Skills Check-off, First Aid certification and training. The company is proud of its ability to customize its training based on the needs of the individual customer. Besides holding regularly scheduled classes, they also send a representative on-site if there will be four or more participants.
Safety Net is owned and operated by Jaracz Swain and Melvyn Little. Both are retired captains from the Louisville Fire Department. Jaracz was a captain of a single-engine firehouse and a safety instructor, while Melvyn was in charge of safety for the entire Louisville Fire Department as well as head of its CPR Training Center. Read more
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Happy 20th Anniversary Carla!
Congratulations to Carla Irvin, EEO Officer in the Vincennes District on 20 years of dedicated service to the State of Indiana! Thank you and we wish you many more years to come!
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Congratulations for a Job Well Done!
Congratulations to two of our DBEs for receiving prestigious recognition in the industry.
Safety Net LLC received One Southern Indiana's 2019 ONE Award for Commerce Bank Rising Star ONE Award. Also, the Etica Group was ranked 49th in the nation in the 2019 Women Presidents Organization's 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies. We are so very proud of our DBE Community.
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Crowley Engineering LLC Listed Among Energy Star's Top Licensed Professionals Offering Cost-free Verification
Crowley Engineering LLC is proud to be highlighted in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent announcement about pro bono verification for ENERGY STAR certification applications. They know the many benefits that come from certifying a building as ENERGY STAR, they also know that not every organization can afford to hire a licensed professional to verify their application. That’s why they signed up to offer our services pro bono to organizations in need.
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Federal-Aid Highway Construction Contractors Annual EEO Report (Form PR-1391)
The due date for the PR-1391 is coming quickly.
Submission of Form PR-1391 is required from each prime contractor and subcontractor (not including material suppliers) holding a federal-aid highway construction contract in excess of $10,000 that has activity during any part of the final week of July. The staffing figures to be reported should represent the contractor’s workforce on board for each covered contract during any part of the last payroll period in July. This year’s reporting period will cover the week of July 21-July 27, 2019.
An email will be sent to all prime contractors in July and must be forwarded to its subcontractors with a copy of the Notice and the PR-1391 for completion and submission. The PR-1391 MUST be submitted back in the EXCEL format. Collection of this information is required by federal regulation; failure to comply may result in administrative sanctions or penalties.
Any questions regarding the PR-1391 may be directed to Donna Poole at 317-232-5088 or dpoole@indot.in.gov.
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Where Are You Headed?
Where are you headed?
Do you have a Strategic Growth Action Plan?
What is a Strategic Growth Action Plan?
I was speaking with a friend who has a very successful business in Indiana and I asked him, “Where are you headed?” He reacted with a confused look and said, “Nowhere, I just got here.” I laughed and said, “No, I mean where are you headed with your business? Do you know if you’re headed in the right direction? How did you get here from there and where are you going now?” He said, “Oh, well, I have a Strategic Growth Action Plan in place.” Read more
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Bulletin Board Compliance
What is one thing that every federally funded contract at INDOT has in common with one another?
All federally funded contracts have to have a bulletin board placed on the worksite that contains valuable contract information, laws, and policies!
This bulletin board must be easily accessible and located where workers gather daily. It must be up and in working order BEFORE the first day of work! All posters must be spread and visible on the bulletin board. The board must be waterproof, and posters should remain legible throughout the entire duration of the contract. If working in an area with a high Spanish-speaking demographic, the prime contractor should place the English and Spanish versions on the bulletin board. It also must contain the following information: Read more
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Prompt Payment
Per federal regulations and INDOT contract specifications, prime contractors must pay all subcontractors — including lessors and materials suppliers — within 10 business days after being paid by the Department. Prompt and full payment of any retainage held by prime contractors must be paid to subcontractors within 30 calendar days after satisfactory completion of their work. Satisfactory completion shall be interpreted as when the subcontractor has completed all physical work, and completed other contract requirements including the submission of all submittals required by the Department. Read more
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Training & Recruiting Opportunities for CDL Drivers
Looking for drivers with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)? Vincennes University Logistics Training and Education Center (VU LTEC) in Plainfield welcomes companies to visit its facility and speak with graduates-to-be about available career opportunities.
In 2017, the Indiana Department of Transportation awarded VU LTEC an On-the-Job Training/Supportive Services grant through the Federal Highway Administration, aimed at providing six-week CDL Class A training to women, minorities and economically disadvantaged individuals. The purpose of this grant is to increase the number of individuals who receive training, and ultimately obtain their CDL license, to enter jobs within the transportation/heavy highway industry. Read more
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New OJT Program Requirement for INDOT Prime Contractors
Beginning with the January 2019 enrollment process, INDOT will require all OJT program participants to submit an executed copy of their United States Department of Labor (USDOL) or Federal Highway (FHWA) approved OJT training program concurrent with their OJT partnership agreement. The submission of this document will assist INDOT by providing evidence that the trainee hours claimed are part of an approved program and decrease the potential for misrepresentation or fraud in the OJT program. Should your firm not have an approved training program in place, please contact David Gray with USDOL at gray.david@dol.gov or 317-226-7005 to determine if an approved training program is available for your line of work. Read more.
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Revised Consultant Prequalification Manual
On November 1, 2018, the INDOT Prequalification Committee adopted a revised Consultant Prequalification Manual. Revised work types will be effective on Request for Proposals (RFPs) closing after January 1, 2019. You are able to obtain these revised work types through PSCS now. Please submit modification requests ASAP; do not wait until the minimum ten (10) days prior to an RFP close to submit your request. You need only request the revised work types in the modification, it will not impact the work types you are already prequalified for. We will work to approve these modification as quickly as possible. Read more
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THE INDIANA – KENTUCKY DBE EXCHANGE
DBE’s please continue to use the opportunity for additional work through the Indiana/Kentucky DBE Exchange. The attached marketing flyer has gone out to all prime contractors in Indiana and Kentucky. DBE’s certified in Indiana can work on Kentucky projects as DBE’s without seeking DBE certification with this agreement through June 30, 2023. If you have questions, click here: https://www.in.gov/indot/2674.htm. Please note, that prequalification is a separate requirement in each State. Read more
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How Can Association Membership Impact Your Business?
Indiana Constructors, Inc. introduces special DBE rates to help you find out how.
Indiana Constructors, Inc. (ICI), the state’s highway, heavy and utility construction trade association, is offering a special membership incentive for all certified INDOT DBEs. DBEs may join at half the regular member rate. The second-year rates increase by 25 percent, and during the third year, the organization asks DBEs to pay the full membership rate. These rates vary by business type.
In return for this investment, ICI membership can open industry doors for DBEs. Read more
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Consultants/Pre-Construction
Are you doing research to identify all areas of opportunity to do business with INDOT? Consider checking out the 12-Month INDOT Request For Proposals Item Listing at: https://pscs.indot.in.gov/rfppublicwebsite/F01/S007.aspx.
The 12-Month INDOT RFP Listing includes proposed future RFP items INDOT intends to advertise. The Listing is intended for use by INDOT and by the consultant community as a tentative planning tool. This information is preliminary and subject to change. Currently planned items with RFP dates are included and additional items will be incorporated as they are determined. Read more.
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Target Marketing & Brand Awareness Using the INDOT Website
How can a small company, built on hard work and inspiration, compete against the giants in the construction industry? Is there a path that leads to success and prosperity? Yes, and now is the time to jump on the INDOT E-Wagon and get rolling.
Did you know that you can use the INDOT website to reach your target audience and create brand awareness? There is a wealth of information online that your company can start utilizing immediately. Read more.
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INDOT Bid Opportunities
Did you know that INDOT has bid opportunities separately from the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA)? INDOT has a need for items that are unique and exclusive to INDOT and we are proud to be able to list these items separate from the IDOA listing. To see INDOT's, listing please visit INDOT's Procurement webpage. Good luck in finding new opportunities for your business.
If you have any questions or comments, contact Diana Poturalski
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