July 2018 JobNet Shutdown

Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 04/20/2018 06:45 AM EDT
 
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July 2018 JobNet Shutdown

JobNet is the software that Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) uses to store project information for projects which will be let through MDOT’s system. The software will be upgraded with the implementation of Phase 2 and in order to activate the new system components, JobNet will be shut down from July 1-15, 2018.

What this Means

All projects moving through the Local Agency Program’s (LAPs) process will need to be accurately reflected in JobNet prior to its shut down. Accurate data includes proposed letting date, total project costs (including non-participating pay items) as well as any other limit or funding corrections. Project changes that require a federally approved amendment should already be moving through your Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPOs) or Regional Task Force’s (RTFs) process. May will be the last MPO amendment processed before the JobNet shutdown. All amendments require MPO/RTF committee approvals, MDOT processing, and FHWA/FTA review and approval by June 22, 2018

Transit Flex Projects (RTF, CMAQ, Small Urban):

Any new transit jobs or job updates must be received by June 22, 2018 in order to be flexed in 2018, so please plan accordingly.

How does this impact obligations?

Local Agency Programs (LAP) will still be able to submit projects for obligation using a separate software: Phase Initiator (PI). Local road agencies should work with LAP and their RTFs / MPOs to ensure projects are accurately listed in the S/TIP prior to June 22nd. RTFs and MPOs should also inform their local agencies to submit final biddable project packages (plans, specifications, and estimates) prior to June 22nd if they planned for the September 2018 letting.

Local agencies can contact their LAP Staff engineer or Project Development engineer to find out the specifics of their projects. Any additional questions, contact Tracie Leix at 517-335-2233 or by email at leixt@michigan.gov.  For questions regarding Transit Flex projects please contact Michelle Weber-Currie at (517) 241-0680 or by email at WeberM3@michigan.gov.