Prevailing Wage Regulations: Department of Labor ("DOL") regulations regarding prevailing wage (see, Exhibit F) require that all public works projects, irrespective of funding, comply with prevailing wage regulations if they meet specific dollar thresholds. Under DOL regulations all public works projects involving new construction must meet prevailing wage requirements if the total cost of the project exceeds $400,000.00. For public works projects involving renovation, remodeling, alteration, or repair of an existing structure, the dollar limit requiring prevailing wage compliance is $100,000.00. The Procurement Services Department must request from DOL a prevailing wage schedule for any project that meets the dollar threshold, whether the project is bid or not. Any RFP for a public works project that meets an applicable prevailing wage threshold must specify therein that the project is subject to prevailing wage requirements. The wage schedule should either be included in the RFP or provided at the pre-bid conference. Contractors that perform prevailing wage work for CSUS must submit certified payrolls to the contracting agency to meet current DOL requirements.
Payment of Standard Wages: DOL regulations also require that contractors pay standard wages (defined in C.G.S. §31-57f, as amended from time to time) for all work performed under service worker agreements entered into with the State of Connecticut or its agencies. Covered agreements include food service, property management, equipment services, and maintenance. Listed wage rates are minimums to be paid under the statute. DOL also requires the payment of standard wages for certain service workers who are bound by collective bargaining agreements. For further information or to see whether standard wages are required, please see Conn. Gen. Stat. §31-57f.
