Prevailing Wages.pdf

This document is a statement regarding prevailing wages, as required by the state for public works projects. It outlines the requirements for contractors to pay their workers the prevailing wage rate as determined by the state labor department. The document specifies that contractors must pay the prevailing wage for all hours worked on the project, including overtime and holiday pay. It also details the required payroll reporting and record-keeping procedures that contractors must follow in order to demonstrate compliance. Failure to pay the prevailing wage or maintain proper documentation can result in penalties and debarment from future public works contracts.

The document provides instructions for contractors to determine the applicable prevailing wage rates based on the specific job classifications required for the work. It notes that the prevailing wage rates are updated periodically and contractors must use the rates in effect at the time the work is performed. The document cautions that misclassification of workers is prohibited and can lead to significant fines and other enforcement actions.