Attachment 5 - Wage Determination 2015-6141.pdf

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-6141 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 2 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 12/03/2025

This wage determination applies to the following towns in the following counties in VERMONT:

ADDISON COUNTY: Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Goshen, Granville, Hancock, Leicester, Middlebury, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Waltham, Weybridge, Whiting

ORANGE COUNTY: Bradford, Braintree, Brookfield, Chelsea, Corinth, Fairlee, Randolph, Strafford, Thetford, Tunbridge, Vershire, West Fairlee

WASHINGTON COUNTY: Roxbury

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 19.27 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 21.63 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 24.19 01020 - Administrative Assistant 31.91 01035 - Court Reporter 22.86 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 17.63 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 19.24 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 21.62 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 18.73 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 20.44 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 25.10 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 18.21 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 18.21 01111 - General Clerk I 18.36 01112 - General Clerk II 20.04 01113 - General Clerk III 22.49 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 25.48 01141 - Messenger Courier 14.83 01191 - Order Clerk I 19.70 01192 - Order Clerk II 21.49 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 21.66 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 24.23 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 27.00 01270 - Production Control Clerk 25.00 01290 - Rental Clerk 21.89 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 20.44 01311 - Secretary I 20.44 01312 - Secretary II 22.86 01313 - Secretary III 25.48 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 22.44 01410 - Supply Technician 31.91 01420 - Survey Worker 21.49 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 17.92 01531 - Travel Clerk I 18.21

01532 - Travel Clerk II 20.44 01533 - Travel Clerk III 22.86 01611 - Word Processor I 18.21 01612 - Word Processor II 20.44 01613 - Word Processor III 22.86 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 23.98 05010 - Automotive Electrician 22.16 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 21.30 05070 - Automotive Worker 21.30 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 19.15 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 23.11 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 21.30 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 23.11 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 17.86 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 20.27 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 21.30 05310 - Painter, Automotive 22.16 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 21.30 05370 - Tire Repairer 19.15 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 23.11 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 18.59 07041 - Cook I 19.57 07042 - Cook II 21.86 07070 - Dishwasher 16.50 07130 - Food Service Worker 17.57 07210 - Meat Cutter 20.02 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 18.82 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 22.23 09040 - Furniture Handler 13.91 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 20.08 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 16.04 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 18.26 09130 - Upholsterer 19.83 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 17.54 11060 - Elevator Operator 18.96 11090 - Gardener 25.88 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 18.96 11150 - Janitor 18.96 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 20.88 11240 - Maid or Houseman 17.74 11260 - Pruner 19.59 11270 - Tractor Operator 24.08 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 20.88 11360 - Window Cleaner 20.33 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 23.62 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 27.82 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 38.17 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 34.51 12020 - Dental Assistant 23.70 12025 - Dental Hygienist 46.18 12030 - EKG Technician 42.15 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 42.15 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 23.62 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 24.88 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 27.82 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 31.01 12100 - Medical Assistant 21.79 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 34.97 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 21.37 12190 - Medical Record Technician 23.90

12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 24.88 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 61.14 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 14.40 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 16.20 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 17.68 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 19.84 12235 - Optical Dispenser 27.82 12236 - Optical Technician 24.88 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 19.86 12280 - Phlebotomist 22.43 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 38.17 12311 - Registered Nurse I 29.90 12312 - Registered Nurse II 36.58 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 36.58 12314 - Registered Nurse III 44.25 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 44.25 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 53.04 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 34.46 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 27.69 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 21.45 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 26.57 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 32.50 13041 - Illustrator I 21.45 13042 - Illustrator II 26.57 13043 - Illustrator III 32.50 13047 - Librarian 29.43 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 17.15 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 26.57 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 19.55 13061 - Media Specialist I 19.18 13062 - Media Specialist II 21.45 13063 - Media Specialist III 23.91 13071 - Photographer I 19.18 13072 - Photographer II 21.45 13073 - Photographer III 26.57 13074 - Photographer IV 32.50 13075 - Photographer V 41.21 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 21.53 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 20.12 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 20.61 14042 - Computer Operator II 23.06 14043 - Computer Operator III 25.70 14044 - Computer Operator IV 28.56 14045 - Computer Operator V 31.63 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 23.98 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 20.61 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 28.56 14170 - System Support Specialist 31.63 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 37.60 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 45.49 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 54.54 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 37.60 15060 - Educational Technologist 35.39 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 54.54 15080 - Graphic Artist 28.24

15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 54.54 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 54.54 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 54.54 15090 - Technical Instructor 26.12 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 31.95 15110 - Test Proctor 21.09 15120 - Tutor 21.09 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 16.96 16030 - Counter Attendant 16.96 16040 - Dry Cleaner 19.39 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 16.96 16090 - Presser, Hand 16.96 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 16.96 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 16.96 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 16.96 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 20.20 16220 - Tailor 21.01 16250 - Washer, Machine 17.77 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 32.23 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 37.31 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 22.39 21030 - Material Coordinator 25.00 21040 - Material Expediter 25.00 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 18.83 21071 - Order Filler 17.55 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 22.39 21110 - Shipping Packer 22.41 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 22.41 21140 - Store Worker I 17.24 21150 - Stock Clerk 21.10 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 22.39 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 22.39 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 30.47 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 25.78 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 29.40 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 30.47 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 31.53 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 22.72 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 28.19 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 25.78 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 28.19 23080 - Aircraft Worker 27.10 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 27.10 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 29.40

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 27.05 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 24.36 23125 - Cable Splicer 51.72 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 28.45 23140 - Carpet Layer 27.10 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 27.90 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 27.10 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 28.19 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 29.40 23260 - Fabric Worker 25.78 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 29.40 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 24.36 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 29.40 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 24.36 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 25.16

23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 29.40 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 25.78 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 27.10 23391 - Gunsmith I 24.36 23392 - Gunsmith II 27.10 23393 - Gunsmith III 29.40 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 27.32 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 28.32 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 27.75 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 27.23 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 29.40 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 28.19 23470 - Laborer 18.83 23510 - Locksmith 28.19 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 29.82 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 26.60 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 19.95 23591 - Metrology Technician I 29.40 23592 - Metrology Technician II 30.47 23593 - Metrology Technician III 31.53 23640 - Millwright 29.40 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 28.19 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 24.03 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 28.13 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 26.94 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 29.40 23850 - Rigger 29.40 23870 - Scale Mechanic 27.10 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 24.66 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 21.63 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 37.29 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 38.65 23950 - Telephone Lineman 38.23 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 23.34 23965 - Well Driller 29.40 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 29.40 23980 - Woodworker 24.36 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 20.67 24570 - Child Care Attendant 18.18 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 22.66 24610 - Chore Aide 18.49 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 20.67 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 20.67 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 26.85 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 27.98 25070 - Stationary Engineer 26.85 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 20.42 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 27.98 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 24.94 27007 - Baggage Inspector 18.95 27008 - Corrections Officer 24.70 27010 - Court Security Officer 24.52 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 21.19 27040 - Detention Officer 24.70 27070 - Firefighter 24.37 27101 - Guard I 18.95 27102 - Guard II 21.19 27131 - Police Officer I 27.70 27132 - Police Officer II 30.78

28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 20.58 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 22.12 28043 - Carnival Worker 16.74 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 21.43 28310 - Lifeguard 17.40 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 23.97 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 17.49 28515 - Recreation Specialist 29.69 28630 - Sports Official 19.09 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 24.75 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 29.34 29020 - Hatch Tender 29.34 29030 - Line Handler 29.34 29041 - Stevedore I 27.78 29042 - Stevedore II 30.55 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) 52.11 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) 35.93 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) 39.57 30021 - Archeological Technician I 22.66 30022 - Archeological Technician II 26.08 30023 - Archeological Technician III 30.42 30030 - Cartographic Technician 32.07 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 30.25 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 33.68 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 37.21 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 22.66 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 26.08 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 29.07 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 33.68 30081 - Engineering Technician I 18.03 30082 - Engineering Technician II 20.25 30083 - Engineering Technician III 22.65 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 28.07 30085 - Engineering Technician V 34.32 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 41.53 30090 - Environmental Technician 30.42 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 30.42 30210 - Laboratory Technician 27.37 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 33.68 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 37.21 30240 - Mathematical Technician 30.53 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 24.19 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 29.96 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 36.64 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 44.33 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 37.21 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 32.31 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 37.21 30461 - Technical Writer I 30.42 30462 - Technical Writer II 37.21 30463 - Technical Writer III 45.01 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 33.12 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 40.06 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 48.03 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 33.12 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 33.12 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 33.68 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 40.98 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 29.07 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 32.10 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations

31010 - Airplane Pilot 40.06 31020 - Bus Aide 16.77 31030 - Bus Driver 22.01 31043 - Driver Courier 18.12 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 15.64 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 18.49 31310 - Taxi Driver 14.77 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 19.43 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 20.56 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 25.83 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 25.83 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 19.53 99030 - Cashier 15.97 99050 - Desk Clerk 17.47 99095 - Embalmer 33.16 99130 - Flight Follower 33.12 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 17.46 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 18.72 99260 - Marketing Analyst 33.99 99310 - Mortician 33.16 99410 - Pest Controller 25.64 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 17.40 99710 - Recycling Laborer 25.15 99711 - Recycling Specialist 29.05 99730 - Refuse Collector 23.46 99810 - Sales Clerk 17.95 99820 - School Crossing Guard 19.80 99830 - Survey Party Chief 24.09 99831 - Surveying Aide 15.95 99832 - Surveying Technician 21.89 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 22.60 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 26.96 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 22.60

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in 2025. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $222.00 per week or $962.00 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $5.09 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $203.60 per week, or $882.27 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 10 years, 4 after 15 years, and 5 after 25 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

1) Does not apply to employees employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity as defined and delineated in 29 CFR 541. (See CFR 4.156)

2) WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am. If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work).

** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL **

An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder.

All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving re-grading and cleaning of artillery ranges.

A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like;

minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordnance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay.

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of ""wash and wear"" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE, Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) **

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the U.S.

Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour Division's decision to the contractor.

6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)).

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination.

Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1))."