B-18 ATCH 3 Wage Determination Applicability.docx

FA4427-10-R-0114

WAGE DETERMINATION APPLICABILITY:

This requirement is subject to the Davis Bacon Wage Determinations: CA100009 MOD 03 DATED 07/09/2010.

A copy of the determination may be obtained by accessing the Government Printing Office (GPO) website at http://www.access.gpo.gov/davisbacon/.

Upon reaching the site, click on “Search All Determinations’, then use the “Search By Determination Number” box at the bottom of the page utilizing the WD number above.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you utilize the correct wage rates and fringes under Davis Bacon. The Department of Labor (DOL) is the only agency that can make an authoritative determination regarding classification of employees. All questions should be directed to the local DOL office, visit the DOL home page at http://www.dol.gov/dol/esa/public/programs/dbra/index.html.

NOTE: Only current determinations are located on this web site. Should the determination you require not be available, a copy will be provided via email, if requested in writing (fax or email).

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.404-5(c)(4) until an award is made the Davis Bacon Wage Determination referenced in the solicitation will be utilized, however, at the time the award is made the Contracting Officer will advise the offeror receiving the award as to the current wage determination in effect by specifically identifying the Wage Determination and Modification Number via email and by adjusting Schedule J “List of Attachments.

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.404-6(d)(2) when modifying a contract to exercise an option to extend the term of a contract the modification will include the current wage determination in effect at the time of extension.

You are informed that it will be your responsibility to notify this office, within 30 calendar days of award or exercise of option, any increase or decrease in the unit prices as a result of changes in the wage rates. This notification must also include information to substantiate any increased cost and should be in sufficient detail for the Contracting Officer to establish justification for the change in contract price.

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09 Jul 2010