PREVAILING WAGES REQUIREMENTS Clause Samples

PREVAILING WAGES REQUIREMENTS. To be used in any public works contract in excess of $25,000 for construction or non-construction services. See OPTIONAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS

PREVAILING WAGES REQUIREMENTS. By its execution of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR certifies that it is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. Section 1720 of the California Labor Code states in part: “For purposes of this paragraph, ‘construction’ includes work performed during the design and preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work.” If the Services/Scope of Work are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, CONTRACTOR agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. CONTRACTOR shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services/Scope of Work available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the CONTRACTOR’s principal place of business and at the project site. CONTRACTOR will also adhere to any other applicable requirements, including but not limited to, those regarding the employment of apprentices, travel and subsistence pay, retention and inspection of payroll records, workers compensation and forfeiture of penalties prescribed in the Labor Code for violations. CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold the COUNTY, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with Prevailing Wage Laws. See Attachment II for additional information regarding Prevailing Wage Laws.

PREVAILING WAGES REQUIREMENTS