Rhode Island Public
Works Association
Upcoming Classes and Events
Winter Operations
2/18/20 - Providence EMA
Email erin@ripwa.org for availability
The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) has announced the FY 2020 round of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been posted on the Build America Bureau website and will be published in the Federal Register later this week. Additional information on how to apply, frequently asked questions, and the Department’s Benefit Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant programs can be found on the following website at https://www.transportation.gov/INFRA [gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]. The deadline for applications is February 25, 2020 at 11:59pm EST.
RIDOT Hosting NHI Training (open to RI cities and towns at no cost:
February 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2020
Load and Resistance Factor Rating of Highway Bridges
February 20 and 21, 2020
Design and Implementation of Erosion and Sediment Control
If interested in attending, please email DOT.RILTAP@dot.ri.gov with the attending Employee’s Name, Telephone number, Email, and their Work Department. All seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
HYANNIS - FREE EXCAVATION SAFETY BREAKFAST SEMINAR (DIGSAFE Training)
Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
For more information click here
WESTPORT - FREE EXCAVATION SAFETY BREAKFAST SEMINAR (DIGSAFE Trainging)
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
For more information click here
Flagger Certification
3/10/20 - Pawtucket
Email erin@ripwa.org for availability
Competent Person - Trench & Excavation
3/13/20 - Coventry Town Hall Annex
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Flagger Certification
3/19/20 - South Kingstown Union Fire Station
Email erin@ripwa.org to check space availability
Two sessions: morning or afternoon
2020 Ocean State Construction and Equipment Show
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Crowne Plaza Warwick
Click here for more information
If your R.I. DPW would like to request a class
please click here
As a result of our Lighting Roundtable
Public Works Departments are
"Going Green" for Safety
Many things were discussed at RIPWA's recent Strobe Light Roundtable. Exeter has decided to do some testing with green lighting (which studies are showing are more visable than clear or white especially in a snowstorm). We are putting together a committee to discuss having a recomended standard for Public Works light placement, intensity and color. If you wish to join this committee please email erin@ripwa.org
click here for more information and videos
2019 Snowplow Rhodeo was the best attended year to date!
Click here for more information and to see our 2019 Rhodeo Winners
Job Postings
February 2020
Westerly is seeking a Public Works Director. Click here for more information.
January 2020
Narragansett is seeking a Truck Driver/Laborer click here for more information
South Kingstown is seeking an Arborist Equipment Operator click here for more information
RITBA has several open positions. Visit their website for more information
November 2019
Foster is seeking a Public Works Director. Click here for more information
New Price Agreement For Road Salt
Champion Salt is offering $46.70 per ton salt to all RI cities and town.
Please visit our website for more information www.RIPWA.org
Letter to Public Works
Customer Information
Remittance Address
W9 - Form
Exeter DPW Utilizes Recycled Shingles to Stabilize New London Turnpike
Click here for the full story by New England Construction Paul Fournier
Intern Opportunity
The Rhode Island LTAP would like to alert you to an opportunity to have interns at the local level. These interns would be available to work with the DPW, town halls, or in another department or agency within the municipalities.
These interns will NOT be paid through the cities or towns, but instead will be paid through PrepareRI. The internship service/program is provided at no cost to you.
For more information contact: Shannon Larsen, Director of Employer Engagement
Skills for Rhode Island's Future
Providence, RI 02903
Direct: 401.680.5969
slarsen@skillsforri.com
https://www.prepare-ri.org/ [prepare-ri.org]
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Mission
The mission of the Rhode Island Public Works Association is to support high quality training and educational opportunities for the Public Works community in Rhode Island, to represent the interests of the Public Works community to the general public as well as federal, state and local government bodies and agencies and to provide a forum to public works employees for the exchange of ideas and technical information that is helpful to them in conducting their daily duties and responsibilities.