W911XK-16-B-0011-0002_-_WCP_amendment_2.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FY16 West Center Oier Repair, Phase 3, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

The purpose of this amendment is to establish a bid due date and make the changes summarized in section SF 30 below . There are no further changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 13

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Jul-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911XK-16-B-0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Jun-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Jul-2016

CODE

CONTRACTING BRANCH

USACE DETROIT DISTRICT

477 MICHIGAN AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR

DETROIT MI 48226-4523

W911XK 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911XK-16-B-0011

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 2

Solicitation Amendment No. 0002 For Solicitation No. W911XK‐16‐B‐0011 FY16 West Center Pier Repair, Phase 3, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

CHANGES TO SOLICITATION

A) The required response date/time has changed from 19 July 2016 to 2 August 2016 02:00 PM EST.

B) In addition to Wage Decision MI160033 ADD: Wage Decision IL160018.

General Decision Number: IL160018 01/22/2016 IL18.

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS

A) SECTION 01 35 13 SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 35 13 SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES is NOT being re‐issued as part of this amendment.

DELETE paragraph 1.4.4.

ADD paragraph 1.4.4.: Ground Transportation: All required on‐land transport shall be provided by the Contractor. An access point for loading and unloading barges will be provided on the mainland at Gate 24, approximately 100 feet west of the railroad bridge. The contractor shall coordinate with security personnel to open the gate when needed. No equipment or materials shall be left in this area.

ADD to paragraph 1.4.6: The Contractor may leave marine plant and/or equipment on the face of West Center pier during non‐working hours provided contractor personnel can be on site to move the plant or equipment within 1 hour of notification by the Government's on‐site representative.

ADD to end of paragraph 1.5.5.: Brief openings of the bascule bridge can be arranged with 48 hours minimum notice. The bridge will not be operated when the temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

B) SECTION 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS is NOT being re‐issued as part of this amendment.

DELETE Paragraph 1.7.2 ADD paragraph 1.7.2.: Plans: Provide applicable plans in the APP in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385‐1‐1, including the following:

C) SECTION 01 99 90 LISTING OF ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS, EXIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION 01 99 90 LISTING OF ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS, EXIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS is NOT being re‐ issued as part of this amendment.

ADD Reference drawings DC‐28‐33 through DC‐28‐37 to the end of section.

ADD boring logs “WC‐30‐01” and “WA‐10‐08M” as reference information to the end of the section.

D) SECTION 03 30 70 LOW SLUMP, HYDRAULIC AND REINFORCED CONCRETE

SECTION 03 30 70 LOW SLUMP, HYDRAULIC AND REINFORCED CONCRETE is NOT being reissued as part of this amendment.

DELETE Paragraph 1.4.3 ADD paragraph 1.4.3: Reinforced Concrete: The structures included under this section are the cap, walkway, camera tower foundation and light pole base.

DELETE paragraph 3.3.4 ADD paragraph 3.3.4: Fixed Form Paving: Forms shall be steel, except that wood forms may be used for curves having a radius of 150 feet or less, for fillets and at the concrete walkway. Forms may be built up with metal or wood, added only to the base, to provide an increase in depth of not more than 25 percent. The base width of the form shall be not less than eight‐tenths of the vertical height of the form, except that forms 8 inches or less in vertical height shall have a base width not less than the vertical height of the form. Wood forms for curves and fillets shall be adequate in strength and rigidly braced. Forms shall be set on firm material cut true to grade so that each form section when placed will be firmly in contact with the underlying layer for its entire base. Forms shall not be set on blocks or on built‐up spots of underlying material. Forms shall be removed without injuring the concrete.

DELETE paragraph 3.4 ADD paragraph 3.4: Forms shall not be removed before the expiration of 7 days after concrete placement except at the concrete walkway or where otherwise specifically authorized. Supporting forms and shoring shall not be removed until the concrete has cured for at least 7 days. When conditions on the work are such as to justify the requirement, forms will be required to remain in place for longer periods. At the concrete walkway forms shall not be removed before the expiration of 24 hours after concrete placement.

E) SECTION 05 50 00 MISCELLANEOUS METAL

SECTION 05 50 00 MISCELLANEOUS METAL is NOT being reissued as part of this amendment.

ADD paragraph 2.1.6.: Hand Rail: Provide Kee Lite Aluminum hand rail, fittings, and assembly system by Kee Lite Industrial Inc. or approved equal as indicated in the drawings.

Provide shop drawings of the hand rail assembly for approval, following all manufacturer requirements and recommendations.

ADD paragraph 3.5.: Hand Rail Installation: Install handrail at location indicated, according to manufacturer's instructions. Verify all measurements and take all field measurements necessary before fabrication. Exposed fastenings shall be compatible materials, shall generally match in color and finish, and harmonize with the material to which the fastenings are applied. Include materials and parts necessary to complete each item, even though such work is not definitely shown or specified. Poor matching of holes for fasteners shall be cause for rejection.

F) SECTION 31 41 16 METAL SHEET PILING

SECTION 31 41 16 METAL SHEET PILING is NOT being reissued as part of this amendment.

REVISED table paragraph 2.1.: Metal Sheet Piling: Maximum Bending Moment to 51.4 Kip‐Ft; Nominal Section Modulus to 18.1 in^3.

G) SECTION 31 63 29 DRILLED CONCRETE PIERS AND SHAFTS

SECTION 31 63 29 DRILLED CONCRETE PIERS AND SHAFTS is NOT being reissued as part of this amendment.

DELETE the seventh bullet point in paragraph 1.3.3.

ADD seventh bullet point in paragraph 1.3.3.: Shaft Installation Plan: When casings are proposed or required, casing dimensions and detailed procedures for permanent casing installation, temporary casing installation and removal, and methods of advancing the casing, along with the means to be utilized shall be provided.

DELETE the following from the first paragraph in paragraph 2.3.1: If slurry is used to construct the drilled shafts, the Contractor shall provide, or arrange for, technical assistance from the slurry manufacturer as specified in Subsection X.4.3.4.1 of this Specification. The Contractor shall submit the following to the Engineer:

ADD the following to the beginning of the first paragraph in paragraph 2.3.1.: If slurry is used to construct the drilled shafts, the contractor shall provide, or arrange for, technical assistance from the slurry manufacturer. The contractor shall submit the following to the engineer:

CHANGES TO PLANS

The plan sheets are NOT being re‐issued as part of this amendment.

Sheet CD 101: Revised to include possible lead‐based paint in light pole and disposal method.

Sheet CD 102: Revised to include possible lead‐based paint in hand rail and disposal method.

Sheet ST 101: Revised to include handrail to be installed.

Sheet CD 301: Revised detail D7.

Sheet S‐501: Revised detail A8 to include longitudinal spacing of 3’‐0” c/c.

Sheet S‐502: Revised detail D7.

Sheet RR 401: Added Optional Disposal Site detail and Notes 2 and 3.

END OF AMENDMENT

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. TELEGRAPHIC BIDS/OFFERS

1.1 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS/OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

1.2 Any telegram to modify or withdraw a bid/offer sent to this office must be physically delivered to the office designated for receipt of bid/offer by the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals. No one from this office will be dispatched to the local telegraph office to pick up any telegram for any reason.

2. FACSIMILE BIDS/OFFERS

2.1 Facsimile bids/offers, modifications thereto, or cancellations of bid/offers will not be accepted.

3. AMENDMENTS

3.1 Acknowledgement of each amendment by the bidder must be made in the space provided on the SF 1442, or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective bidders via the web site. For security reasons all potential bidders, plan rooms and printing companies are required to register in SAM at www.sam.gov.

4. PUBLIC OPENING

4.1 A public Bid Opening will be conducted at the Contracting Branch indicated in Box

7, at the date and time indicated for receipt of bids/offers in Box 13 of the Standard Form 1442 at the front of this solicitation. The Bid Opening will be broadcast via live audio telephone conference. Interested parties may access the conference by calling one of the following numbers and entering the access code when prompted. Callers may log into the conference up to 5 minutes before the stated time.

AUDIO CONFERENCE ACCESS INFORMATION:

USA Toll-Free: 888 675-2535 USA Caller Paid/International Toll : 215 446-0145

ACCESS CODE: 3071395

SECURITY CODE: 1234

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-Jul-2016 02:00 PM to 02-Aug-2016 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

WAGE DET IL18

General Decision Number: IL160018 01/22/2016 IL18

Superseded General Decision Number: IL20150018

State: Illinois

Construction Types: Heavy (Dredging and Marine)

Counties: Illinois Statewide.

MECHANICAL DREDGING (CLAMSHELL, DRAGLINE, AND BACKHOE) AND

MARINE CONSTRUCTION):

ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW YORK, OHIO,

PENNSYLVANIA AND WISCONSIN DREDGING AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Dredging and Marine Construction Projects: floating/land equipment engaged in clamshell, backhoe and dragline dredging, marine construction, bridges,salvage operations and cranes, loaders, dozers, or other equipment used for disposal of dredge spoils or marine construction materials on land at the slip or dock, at the project site, where the above material/spoils is being handled, and all equipment utilized on breakwall/breakwater structures on the Great Lakes, Islands therein, their connecting and tributary waters, including the Illinois Waterway to the Lock at Lockport, Illinois, the New York State Barge Canal System between Tonawanda, New York and Waterford, New York and Oswego, New York, the Duluth-Superior area to the Fond du Lac Bridge Crossing (Minnesota State Highway 23) on the St. Louis River and on the St. Lawrence River eastward to the International Boundary near St. Regis, New York.

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.15 for calendar year 2016 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the solicitation was issued on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.15 (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2016. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/08/2016 1 01/22/2016

* SUIL2003-001 01/01/2015

MECHANICAL DREDGING (CLAMSHELL, DRAGLINE, AND BACKHOE) AND

MARINE CONSTRUCTION):

Rates Fringes

Dredging:

Fireman, Oiler, Deckhand, & Scowman (with dipper, hydraulic or other floating equipment engaged in hydraulic and dipper dredging operations) Pipeline men (both afloat & ashore including loading, unloading, maintaining, and handling pipelines for hydraulic dredges and sandboats Rangeman, Tankerman, Sweepman and service Truck Driver......................$ 22.51 7.61+a+b Lead Deckhand...............$ 29.68 7.61+a+b

Hydraulic Dredging LAUNCH OPERATOR - Vessel 800 Horse- Power Or Less....$ 25.15 7.61+a+b TUG ENGINEER................$ 26.49 7.61+a+b TUG OPERATOR - Vessel Over 800 Horse-Power.............$ 26.49 7.61+a+b TUG WORKERS: Fireman, Lineman, Oiler, Deckhand, Tankerman. Scowman, (on/or with tugboats, launches, or other self-propelled boats)......................$ 22.51 7.61+a+b

MECHANIC (Undefined)

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

Illinois Class I....................$ 53.60 32.05+b&c Class II-A.................$ 52.10 32.05+b&c Class II-B.................$ 55.10 32.05+b&c Class III..................$ 46.40 32.05+b&c Class IV...................$ 38.55 32.05+b&c FLOATING EQUIPMENT: Indiana Class I....................$ 47.35 27.60+b&c Class II-A.................$ 45.85 27.60+b&c Class II-B.................$ 45.85 27.60+b&c Class III..................$ 40.80 27.60+b&c Class IV...................$ 33.90 27.60+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

Michigan Class I....................$ 40.80 25.80+b&c Class II-A.................$ 39.30 25.80+b&c Class II-B.................$ 41.80 25.80+b&c Class III..................$ 35.00 25.80+b&c Class IV...................$ 29.10 25.80+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

Minnesota Class I....................$ 40.80 17.20+b&c Class II-A.................$ 39.30 17.20+b&c Class II-B.................$ 41.80 17.20+a&b Class III..................$ 35.00 17.20+b&c Class IV...................$ 29.10 17.20+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

New York:(Cattaraugus, Chautauga, Erie and Orleans Counties) Class I....................$ 41.60 28.69+b&c Class II-A.................$ 40.10 28.69+b&c Class II-B.................$ 43.10 28.69+b&c Class III..................$ 35.70 28.69+b&c Class IV...................$ 29.65 28.69+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

New York:(Cayuga, Jefferson, Oswego, and St.

Lawrence Counties) Class I....................$ 41.15 23.70+b&c Class II-A.................$ 39.65 23.70+b&c Class II-B.................$ 42.65 23.70+b&c Class III..................$ 35.25 23.70+b+c Class IV...................$ 29.35 23.70+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

New York:(Monroe and Wayne Counties and the City of Rochester) Class I....................$ 43.15 23.55+b&c Class II-A.................$ 41.65 23.55+b&c Class II-B.................$ 44.65 23.55+b&c Class III..................$ 37.05 23.55+b&c Class IV...................$ 30.85 23.55+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

New York:(Niagara) Class I....................$ 39.70 25.90+b&c Class II-A.................$ 38.20 25.90+b&c Class II-B.................$ 40.20 25.90+b&c Class III..................$ 34.00 25.90+b&c Class IV...................$ 28.30 25.90+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

Ohio:(Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie,Lake, and Lorain Counties) Class I....................$ 39.70 13.51+b&c Class II-A.................$ 38.20 13.51+b&c Class II-B.................$ 38.20 13.51+b&c Class III..................$ 34.00 13.51+b&c Class IV...................$ 28.30 13.51+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

Ohio:(Lucas, Henry, Ottawa, Wood and Sandusky Counties) Class I....................$ 39.70 13.51+b&c Class II-A.................$ 38.20 13.51+b&c Class II-B.................$ 38.20 13.51+b&c Class III..................$ 34.00 13.51+b+c Class IV...................$ 28.30 13.51+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

Pennsylvania:(Erie County):

Class I....................$ 40.80 18.53+b&c Class II-A.................$ 39.30 18.53+b&c Class II-B.................$ 39.30 18.53+a&b Class III..................$ 35.00 18.53+b&c Class IV...................$ 29.10 18.53+b&c

FLOATING EQUIPMENT:

Wisconsin:Includes all marine/floating type work on projects in the Superior/Duluth Harbor, Lake Superior.

Class I....................$ 45.55 21.63+b&c Class II-A.................$ 44.05 21.63+a&b Class II-B.................$ 44.55 21.63+b&c Class III..................$ 39.20 21.63+b&c Class IV...................$ 32.60 21.63+b&c

PAID HOLIDAYS (WHERE APPLICABLE):

A- NEW YEAR'S DAY

B- MEMORIAL DAY

C- INDEPENDENCE DAY

D- LABOR DAY

E- THANKSGIVING DAY

F- CHRISTMAS DAY

G- PRESIDENT'S DAY

H- VETERAN'S DAY.

FOOTNOTES:

a. $30.10 per day per employee for medical

b. Eight paid holidays: A thru H

c. Hazardous/Toxic Waste Material:

*Level A $2.50 per hour *Level B 2.00 per hour *Level C 1.00 per hour *Level D 0.50 per hour

Such wages shall be above the classifications of work listed under mechanical dredging and Marine construction of this general wage decision. *Working with Hazardous Waste at this level as defined by the U. S. Enviromental Protection Agency.

CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTIONS

Class I - Master Mechanic - assist and direct Class II, Class III, and Class IV, diver/wet tender, engineer (hydraulic dredge) Class II-A Crane/Backhoe Operator, 70 Ton or over Tug Operator, Mechanic/Welder, assistant engineer(hydraulic dredge), leverman (hydraulic dredge), diver tender Class II-B Friction, Lattice Boom, or any Crane Certifications Class III - Deck Equipment Operator (Machineryman) Maintenance of Crane (over 50 ton capacity) or Backhoe (115,000 pounds or more), Tug/launch operator, Loader/dozer and like equipment on Barge, breakwater wall, slip/dock, Scow, Deck Machinery, etc.

Class IV - Deck Equipment Operator(Machineryman/Fireman) (Four equipment units or more) Off Road Trucks, Deck Hand, Tug Engineer and Crane Maintenance 50 ton capacity and under or Backhoe weighing 115,000 pounds or less, assistant tug operator.

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of "identifiers" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than "SU" or "UAVG" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the "SU" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)

and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION

(End of Summary of Changes)