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

6) Who calculates the prevailing wage rates?

The current prevailing rate of wages is that contained in the latest determination if prevailing rate of wages issued by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development at least 10 days before the final date for submission of bids for the contract. The rate shall remain in effect for the life on the contract or for 24 calendar months, whichever is shorter. At the end of the initial 24 month period, if new wage determinations have been issued by the department, the latest wage determination shall become effective for the next 24-month period or until the contract is completed, whichever occurs first. This process shall be repeated until the contract is completed. AS 36.05.010.
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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