WD 2015-6061_13 Aug 2026.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.: 2015-6061 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 5 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 8/13/2026

This wage determination applies to the following towns in MERRIMACK COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Allentown, Dunbarton, Hooksett, Pembroke

State: New Hampshire

Area: New Hampshire Counties of Merrimack

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 19.02 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 21.34 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 23.87 01020 - Administrative Assistant 32.66 01035 - Court Reporter 22.89 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 17.29 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 18.87 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 21.17 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 19.22 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 20.97 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 25.50 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 18.24 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 18.24 01111 - General Clerk I 18.66 01112 - General Clerk II 20.37 01113 - General Clerk III 22.85 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 25.53 01141 - Messenger Courier 18.05 01191 - Order Clerk I 22.37 01192 - Order Clerk II 24.41 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 21.75 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 24.33 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 27.13 01270 - Production Control Clerk 30.25 01290 - Rental Clerk 23.75 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 20.46 01311 - Secretary I 20.46 01312 - Secretary II 22.89 01313 - Secretary III 25.53 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 22.80 01410 - Supply Technician 32.66 01420 - Survey Worker 21.84 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 18.10 01531 - Travel Clerk I 18.24 01532 - Travel Clerk II 20.46 01533 - Travel Clerk III 22.89 01611 - Word Processor I 18.24 01612 - Word Processor II 20.46 01613 - Word Processor III 22.89

05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 25.74 05010 - Automotive Electrician 27.94 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 26.72 05070 - Automotive Worker 26.72 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 24.19 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 29.16 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 26.72 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 29.16 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 22.56 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 25.40 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 26.72 05310 - Painter, Automotive 27.94 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 26.72 05370 - Tire Repairer 18.46 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 29.16

07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 18.79 07041 - Cook I 21.73

07042 - Cook II 24.00 07070 - Dishwasher 15.22 07130 - Food Service Worker 17.50 07210 - Meat Cutter 22.91 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 15.97

09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 23.20 09040 - Furniture Handler 15.96 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 23.20 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 18.73 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 21.09 09130 - Upholsterer 23.20

11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 18.10 11060 - Elevator Operator 18.44 11090 - Gardener 26.39 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 18.44 11150 - Janitor 18.44 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 21.36 11240 - Maid or Houseman 17.56 11260 - Pruner 19.47 11270 - Tractor Operator 24.70 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 21.36 11360 - Window Cleaner 20.30

12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 21.57 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 33.96 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 44.18 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 34.65 12020 - Dental Assistant 28.32 12025 - Dental Hygienist 48.95 12030 - EKG Technician 50.31 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 50.31 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 21.57 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 30.35 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 33.96 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 37.87 12100 - Medical Assistant 22.38 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 36.84 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 20.99 12190 - Medical Record Technician 23.48 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 30.35 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 74.64 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 16.72 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 18.80 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 20.52 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 23.02 12235 - Optical Dispenser 25.14 12236 - Optical Technician 30.35 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 21.51 12280 - Phlebotomist 23.36 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 39.37 12311 - Registered Nurse I 30.37 12312 - Registered Nurse II 37.14 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 37.14 12314 - Registered Nurse III 44.94 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 44.94 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 53.88 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 42.07 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 28.66

13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 23.32 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 28.90 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 35.35 13041 - Illustrator I 23.32 13042 - Illustrator II 28.90 13043 - Illustrator III 35.35 13047 - Librarian 32.00 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 17.93 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems Administrator 28.90 13058 - Library Technician 22.88 13061 - Media Specialist I 20.85 13062 - Media Specialist II 23.32 13063 - Media Specialist III 26.01 13071 - Photographer I 20.85 13072 - Photographer II 23.32 13073 - Photographer III 28.90 13074 - Photographer IV 35.35 13075 - Photographer V 42.76 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 22.51 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 24.28

14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 23.25 14042 - Computer Operator II 26.01 14043 - Computer Operator III 29.00 14044 - Computer Operator IV 32.22 14045 - Computer Operator V 35.68 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 23.63 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 23.25 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 32.22 14170 - System Support Specialist 35.68

15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 38.28 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 46.32 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 55.53 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 38.28 15060 - Educational Technologist 36.91 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 55.53 15080 - Graphic Artist 28.46 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 55.53 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 55.53 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 55.53 15090 - Technical Instructor 27.19 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 33.26 15110 - Test Proctor 21.93 15120 - Tutor 21.93

16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 17.87 16030 - Counter Attendant 17.87 16040 - Dry Cleaner 20.41 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 17.87 16090 - Presser, Hand 17.87 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 17.87 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 17.87 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 17.87 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 21.27 16220 - Tailor 22.11 16250 - Washer, Machine 18.72

19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 31.14 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 36.20

21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 22.94 21030 - Material Coordinator 30.25 21040 - Material Expediter 30.25 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 19.36 21071 - Order Filler 17.67 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 22.94 21110 - Shipping Packer 21.09 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 21.09 21140 - Store Worker I 17.45 21150 - Stock Clerk 23.18 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 22.94 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 22.94

23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 35.82 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 29.57 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 34.34 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 35.82 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 37.26 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 26.25 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 32.77 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 29.57 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 32.77 23080 - Aircraft Worker 31.23 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic I 31.23 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic II 34.34 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 26.58 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 28.16 23125 - Cable Splicer 49.14 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 29.49 23140 - Carpet Layer 31.10 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 30.14 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 30.31 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 31.69 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 33.08 23260 - Fabric Worker 29.56 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 31.38 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 28.16 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 38.15 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 31.00 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 25.00 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 34.34 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 29.57 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 31.23 23391 - Gunsmith I 28.16 23392 - Gunsmith II 31.10 23393 - Gunsmith III 33.94 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning Mechanic 30.52 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning Mechanic (Research Facility) 31.65 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 31.00

23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 30.44 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 33.94 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 32.51 23470 - Laborer 19.36 23510 - Locksmith 32.51 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 32.92 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 32.94 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 21.46 23591 - Metrology Technician I 33.94 23592 - Metrology Technician II 35.19 23593 - Metrology Technician III 36.64 23640 - Millwright 33.94 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 32.51 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 23.87 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 31.05 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 29.75 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 33.94 23850 - Rigger 33.94 23870 - Scale Mechanic 31.10 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 28.60 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 27.37 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 38.53 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 40.19 23950 - Telephone Lineman 41.45 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 31.61 23965 - Well Driller 33.94 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 33.94 23980 - Woodworker 28.16

24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 22.49 24570 - Child Care Attendant 16.65 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 20.76 24610 - Chore Aide 17.64 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services Coordinator 22.49 24630 - Homemaker 22.49

25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 30.18 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 28.91 25070 - Stationary Engineer 30.18 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 23.34 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 28.91

27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 27.55 27007 - Baggage Inspector 21.50 27008 - Corrections Officer 28.57 27010 - Court Security Officer 28.01 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 24.05 27040 - Detention Officer 28.57 27070 - Firefighter 29.02 27101 - Guard I 21.50 27102 - Guard II 24.05 27131 - Police Officer I 29.73 27132 - Police Officer II 33.03

28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 17.22 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 18.40 28043 - Carnival Worker 14.05 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 21.12 28310 - Lifeguard 16.48 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 23.63 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 17.25 28515 - Recreation Specialist 29.27 28630 - Sports Official 18.82 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 21.34

29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 30.64 29020 - Hatch Tender 30.64 29030 - Line Handler 30.64 29041 - Stevedore I 29.12 29042 - Stevedore II 32.03

30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 52.70 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 36.34 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 40.03 30021 - Archeological Technician I 21.45 30022 - Archeological Technician II 24.00 30023 - Archeological Technician III 29.72 30030 - Cartographic Technician 29.72 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 31.42 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 32.92 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 36.36 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 21.45 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 24.00 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 26.76 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 32.92 30081 - Engineering Technician I 20.38 30082 - Engineering Technician II 22.87 30083 - Engineering Technician III 25.58

30084 - Engineering Technician IV 31.69 30085 - Engineering Technician V 38.77 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 46.90 30090 - Environmental Technician 29.72 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 29.72 30210 - Laboratory Technician 26.76 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 32.92 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 36.36 30240 - Mathematical Technician 29.72 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 24.05 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 29.79 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 36.44 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 44.10 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 36.36 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 29.72 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 36.36 30461 - Technical Writer I 29.72 30462 - Technical Writer II 36.36 30463 - Technical Writer III 44.00 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 33.50 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 40.53 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 48.57 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 33.50 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 33.50 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 32.92 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 40.05 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or Surface Programs (see 2) 26.76 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 29.72

31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 40.53 31020 - Bus Aide 17.39 31030 - Bus Driver 23.09 31043 - Driver Courier 20.50 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 15.79 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 18.18 31310 - Taxi Driver 13.09 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 21.99 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 23.09 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 28.47 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 28.47

99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 19.76 99030 - Cashier 15.84 99050 - Desk Clerk 18.25 99095 - Embalmer 33.50 99130 - Flight Follower 33.50 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 17.45 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 18.72 99260 - Marketing Analyst 34.28 99310 - Mortician 33.50 99410 - Pest Controller 28.23 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 17.60 99710 - Recycling Laborer 22.83 99711 - Recycling Specialist 26.14 99730 - Refuse Collector 21.34 99810 - Sales Clerk 17.21 99820 - School Crossing Guard 19.49 99830 - Survey Party Chief 30.76 99831 - Surveying Aide 18.72 99832 - Surveying Technician 27.97 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 25.07 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 29.70 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 25.07

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 $13.65 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the con 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: $5.92 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $236.80 per week or $1,026.13 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $5.42 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $216.80 per week, or $939.46 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: 1 week paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 2 weeks after 2 years; and 3 weeks after 10 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) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: This wage determination does not apply to any individual employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. (See 41 C.F.R. 6701(3)). Because most Computer Systems Analysts and Computer Programmers who are paid at least $27.63 per hour (or at least $684 per week if paid on a salary or fee basis) likely qualify as exempt computer professionals under 29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1) and 29 U.S.C. 213(a)(17), this wage determination may not include wage rates for all occupations within those job families. In such instances, a conformance will be necessary if there are nonexempt employees in these job families working on the contract.

Job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, and are not determinative of whether an employee is an exempt computer professional. To be exempt, computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements must also have a primary duty that consists of:

(1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications;

(2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications;

(3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or

(4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400).

Any computer employee who meets the applicable compensation requirements and the above duties test qualifies as an exempt computer professional under both section 13(a)(1) and section 13(a)(17) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2006-3 (Dec. 14, 2006)). Accordingly, this wage determination will not apply to any exempt computer employee regardless of which of these two exemptions is utilized.

2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND 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))."""