12-PREVAILING WAGE .pdf

This is a Prevailing Wage document related to the Buffalo Public Schools mold remediation solicitation in New York. The document establishes prevailing wage requirements that apply to contractors performing work on this project. As a public works project in New York State, all contractors and subcontractors must comply with prevailing wage rates set by the New York Department of Labor. The prevailing wage rates vary by trade classification and geographic location, and contractors are required to pay workers at or above these established rates for all hours worked on the project, regardless of the worker's union membership status or employment agreement.

Contractors bidding on the mold remediation services must factor prevailing wage obligations into their cost proposals and ensure payroll compliance throughout project execution. Failure to pay prevailing wages can result in significant penalties and potential contract termination. All workers on the job site, including laborers, equipment operators, and trade workers, must be paid according to the prevailing wage schedule applicable to their classification in Erie County, New York. Contractors are responsible for maintaining detailed payroll records demonstrating compliance and may be subject to audits by the Department of Labor.