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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

CONSTRUCTION OF DISSOLVED OXYGEN INJECTION SYSTEMS AS PART OF THE SAVANNAH HARBOR EXPANSION PROJECT

This amendment includes the follow ing changes: (Please see SF 30 continuation page)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 14-Jan-2015

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 W912HN-13-R-0018

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Oct-2014

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

14-Jan-2015

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SAVANNAH

100 WEST OGLETHORPE AVE

SAVANNAH GA 31401-3640

W912HN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912HN-13-R-0018

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUM OF CHANGES

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. CONTRACT CHANGES:

a. The bid schedule has been revised.

b. The proposal due date has been extended form 26 January 2015 to 06 February 2015.

c. The Wage Determinations GA 89 and GA 16 have been revised to the most recent version. Both versions were updated on 01/02/2015.

d. The REQUIRED INSURANCE (FEB 1987 SAS) (Ref. FAR 28.307) under SECTION 00800 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS – Additional Information has been revised.

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHANGES: The revised and added sections listed below (revised and added by Amendment No. 0005) are hereby added to and made a part of the solicitation. Revised or added information is underlined and deleted information is struck out. Revisions can be located in the appropriate volume of specifications by searching for an asterisk and amendment number (i.e., *1). Deleted Section is also listed.

Revised Sections Revised Sections (cont'd) Revised Sections (cont'd) Attachment 1 to Section 00800 23 05 48.00 43 13 10 01 57 16 23 09 53 43 16 00 01 78 00 26 41 00.00 43 21 30 01 91 00 26 42 13.00 43 21 39 03 30 00 27 21 10 46 21 12 05 12 00 31 00 00 46 21 51 05 40 00 31 62 16.16 46 21 71 07 61 14.00 20 40 05 13 08 33 23 40 17 26.00 09 90 00 40 95 00

Added Sections Deleted Section 32 31 13 28 23 23 40 95 00, Attachment A 40 95 00, Attachment B

3. CONTRACT DRAWINGS:

Volume 1:

Sheets 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 13, 17, 24, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 34A, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 52, 53, 58, 61, 62, 66, 69, 70, 72, 72A, 78, 80, 81, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 118, 119, 120, 134, 135, 138, 140, 141, 157, 158, 165, 170, 173, 174, 176, 179, 213, and 215 with Revision 1 dated 12 January 2015 are hereby added to and made a part of the contract drawings.

Volume 2:

Sheets 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 19A, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 43, 46, 47, 51, 54, 55, 58, 64, 68, 69, 74, 75, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 116, 117, 118, 133, 134, 137, 139, 140, 157, 158, 165, 171, 177, 179, 183, 221, and 223 with Revision 1 dated 12 January 2015 are hereby added to and made a part of the contract drawings.

Volume 4:

Sheets 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 24 with Revision 1 dated 12 January 2015 are hereby added to and made a part of the contract drawings.

CONTINUATION OF SUMMARY OF CHANGES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed to 14 X 89 H-Pile Columns at Downriver Site Intake Structure at 70' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure..

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 1,170.00 from 7,020.00 to 8,190.00.

CLIN 0003

The CLIN extended description has changed to 14 X 89 H-Pile Columns at Downriver Site Electrical Building at 70' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 480.00 from 1,600.00 to 1,120.00.

CLIN 0004

The CLIN extended description has changed from to 10 X 42 H-Pile Columns at Downriver Site Oxygen Generation Plant at 60' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 700.00 from 2,380.00 to 1,680.00.

CLIN 0005

The CLIN extended description has changed to 10 X 42 H-Pile Columns at Downriver Site Speece Cones at 60' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 870.00 from 4,350.00 to 3,480.00.

CLIN 0006

The CLIN description has changed to Construct/install 7 HP.

The CLIN extended description has changed to 10 X 42 H-Pile Columns at Downriver Fish and Debris return at 60' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 220.00 from 640.00 to 420.00.

CLIN 0007

The CLIN extended description has changed to Anchors at Downriver Effluent Diffuser Collars at 60' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of anchors beneath collars.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 3,780.00 from 11,340.00 to 15,120.00.

CLIN 0013

The CLIN extended description has changed to 14 X 89 H-Pile Columns at Upriver Site Intake Structure at 50' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 1,120.00 from 4,480.00 to 5,600.00.

CLIN 0014

The CLIN extended description has changed to 14 X 89 H-Pile Columns at Upriver Site Electrical Building at 70' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 75.00 from 1,125.00 to 1,050.00.

CLIN 0015

The CLIN extended description has changed to H-Pile Columns at Upriver discharge pipe support structure site at 70' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 150.00 from 900.00 to 1,050.00.

CLIN 0016

The CLIN extended description has changed to 10 X 42 H-Pile Columns at Upriver Site Oxygen Generation Plant at 40' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H- Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 1,400.00 from 3,640.00 to 2,240.00.

CLIN 0017

The CLIN extended description has changed to 10 X 42 H-Pile Columns at Upriver Site Speece Cones at 40' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 1,520.00 from 4,560.00 to 3,040.00.

CLIN 0018

The CLIN description has changed to Construct/install 4 HP.

The CLIN extended description has changed to 10 X 42 H-Pile Columns at Upriver Site Fish and Debris return at 40' depth. Includes all costs associated with installation of H-Piles beneath structure.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 320.00 from 480.00 to 160.00.

TOTAL BASE BID (Items 0001 through 0024) $_______________________

TOTAL APPLIED PROFIT _______________________%

(Items 0001 - 0009, 0010AB - 0020, 0021AB, and 0022AB - 0024)

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

8. RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF FACTORS

8.1 NON-COST FACTORS:

FACTOR 1: PAST PERFORMANCE: This factor is more important than FACTOR 2, FACTOR 3 and FACTOR 4.

FACTOR 2: CORPORATE RELEVANT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE. This factor is less important than FACTOR 1 but more important than FACTOR 3 and FACTOR 4.

FACTOR 3: SUMMARY SCHEDULE. This factor is less important that FACTOR 1 and FACTOR 2 but more important than FACTOR 4.

FACTOR 4: SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN. This is the least important factor.

8.2 COST FACTORS

FACTOR 5: PRICE: All non-cost factors, when combined, are significantly more important than Price.

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been modified:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REQUIRED INSURANCE (FEB 1987 SAS) (Ref. FAR 28.307)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

(i) Comprehensive and Employer's Liability Insurance in the amount required by the State law in which the work is to be performed under this contract.

(ii) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $2,000,000.00 for any one person, $2,000,000.00 for any one accident for bodily injury or death, and $2,000,000.00 for property damage for any one accident. Total aggregate coverage shall be not less than $5,000,000.00.

(iii) Automobile Liability Insurance: $200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury liability and $20,000 property damage liability.

(b) Prior to the commencement of work hereunder, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a certificate or written statement of the above-required insurance. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation, or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the interests of the Government in such insurance, shall not be effective for such period as may be prescribed by the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed and in no event less than 30 days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause, including this subparagraph (c), in all subcontracts hereunder.

WAGE RATES

General Decision Number: GA150089 01/02/2015 GA89

Superseded General Decision Number: GA20140089

State: Georgia

Construction Type: Heavy Heavy Construction, Includes Water and Sewer Lines, and Heavy Construction on Treatment Plant Sites and Industrial Sites (Refineries, Power Plants, Chemical and Manufacturing Plants, Paper Mills, Etc.)

Counties: Bryan, Chatham and Effingham Counties in Georgia.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13658 establishes an hourly minimum wage of $10.10 for 2015 that applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the solicitation is 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 $10.10 (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract. 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 01/02/2015

ELEC0508-002 06/01/2011

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 22.52 8.02

ENGI0474-025 07/01/2013

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:

Mechanic....................$ 24.55 12.30

* PLUM0188-006 08/01/2013

Rates Fringes

PIPEFITTER.......................$ 24.15 12.85

SUGA2012-107 08/11/2012

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Form Work Only).......$ 15.44 0.00

CARPENTER, Excludes Form Work....$ 14.76 0.00

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 16.96 0.00

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 13.30 1.66

LABORER: Common or General......$ 11.96 1.16

LABORER: Pipelayer..............$ 15.50 0.00

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 16.88 1.30

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 18.36 4.57

OPERATOR: Crane.................$ 20.29 1.60

OPERATOR: Grader/Blade..........$ 20.24 0.00

OPERATOR: Loader................$ 13.21 0.00

OPERATOR: Piledriver............$ 18.72 2.06

OPERATOR: Roller................$ 12.04 0.69

PILEDRIVERMAN....................$ 18.50 0.78

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........$ 12.79 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: Lowboy Truck......$ 17.28 1.84

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

General Decision Number: GA150016 01/02/2015 GA16

Superseded General Decision Number: GA20140016

State: Georgia

Construction Type: Heavy Dredging

DREDGING

Counties: Georgia Statewide.

STATEWIDE

DREDGING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS GEORGIA (East of the Aucilla and Ocmulgee Rivers within the Jacksonville & Savannah Districts of the Corps of Engineers).

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13658 establishes an hourly minimum wage of $10.10 for 2015 that applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the solicitation is 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 $10.10 (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract. 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 01/02/2015

* ENGI0025-002 10/01/2014

Rates Fringes

Dredging : (Hydraulic Dredges Over 20") CLASS A.....................$ 35.63 12.39+a CLASS B1....................$ 30.81 12.00+a CLASS B2....................$ 29.01 11.86+a CLASS C1....................$ 28.22 11.55+a CLASS C2....................$ 27.30 11.47+a CLASS D.....................$ 22.68 10.85+a Hydraulic Dredges Under 20" Cook........................$ 8.11 1.73+b Deckhand....................$ 7.77 1.73+b Engineer....................$ 9.59 1.73+b Launchman...................$ 8.19 1.73+b Leverman....................$ 10.03 1.73+b Mate........................$ 8.82 1.73+b Mess Cook...................$ 7.71 1.73+b Messman & Janitor...........$ 7.53 1.73+b Oiler & Fireman.............$ 8.11 1.73+b Shoreman....................$ 7.82 1.73+b Spider Barge Operator.......$ 8.68 1.73+b Spill Barge Operator........$ 8.68 1.73+b

Welder......................$ 9.79 1.73+b

CLASSIFICATIONS:

CLASS A: Leverman, Operator.

CLASS B1: Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP, Derrick Operator, Spider/Spill Barge Operator, Timber Fork Operator, Dozer Operator, Engineer, Blaster/Driller, Fill Placer, Electrician.

CLASS B2: Licensed Boat Operator, Certified Welder.

CLASS C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward.

CLASS C2: Boat Operator.

CLASS D: Shoreman, Deckhand, Rodman, Scowman, Cook, Messman, Oiler, Janitor.

PREMIUMS: Additional 20% for hazardous material work

FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS:

a. New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Vacation Contribution of 8% of straight time rate multiplied by the total hours worked.

b. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Plus Vacation contribution of 8% of straight time pay for all hours worked.

INCENTIVE PAY : (Add to Hourly Rate)

Operator (NCCCO License/Certification) $0.50; Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (Assigned as Master) USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels (MOTV) $1.00; Licensed Boat Operator (assigned as lead boat captain) USCG licensed boat operator $0.50; Engineer (QMED and Tankerman endorsement or licensed engineer (USCG) $0.50; Oiler QMED and Tankerman endorsement (USCG) $0.50; All classifications Tankerman endorsement only (USCG) $0.50; Deckhand or Mater AB w/Lifeboatman only (USCG) $0.25; Welder (ABS certification) $0.50

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)