1) When is the prevailing wage rate used?
2) What is the definition of a public works or related projects?
3) Are there project monetary thresholds?
4) Are any types of projects specifically exempted?
5) What is included in the calculation of wage rates?
6) Who calculates the prevailing wage rates?
7) Enforcement: what are the penalties for violations? Criminal or fines?
8) Can contractors be debarred?
9) Are there posting requirements?
10) Does the agency retain any fines for enforcement (i.e. an enforcement fund)?
11) Record Maintenance?
12) Are there any provisions which discuss apprentices?



ALASKA

2.) What is the definition of a public works or related projects?

"Public construction" or "public works" means the on-site field surveying, erection, rehabilitation, alteration, extension or repair, including painting or redecorating of buildings, highways, or other improvements to real property under contract for the state, a political subdivision of the state, or a regional school board. 36.95.010

* "state or political subdivision of the state" means any state department, state agency, state university, borough, city, village, school district or other state subdivision; AS 36.95.010.
REFERENCES
1.) Title 36. Public Contracts: Chapter 36.05. *Wages and Hours of Labor
* This is the official state Stature regarding the prevailing wage rate in Alaska.


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