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?



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

A.) "Public works contract" means a contract for construction services or non-construction services let by the state, county, municipality, school district, or political subdivision in which the total cost of the contract is in excess of $25,000. (18-2-401)

B.) "Construction services" means work performed by an individual in construction, heavy construction, highway construction, and remodeling work.
(b) The term does not include:
(i) engineering, superintendence, management, office, or clerical work on a public works contract; or
(ii) consulting contracts, contracts with commercial suppliers for goods and supplies, or contracts with professionals licensed under state law. (18-2-401)

C.) "Non-construction services" means work performed by an individual, not including management, office, or clerical work, for:
(a) the maintenance of publicly owned buildings and facilities, including public highways, roads, streets, and alleys;
(b) custodial or security services for publicly owned buildings and facilities;
(c) grounds maintenance for publicly owned property;
(d) the operation of public drinking water supply, waste collection, and waste disposal systems;
(e) law enforcement, including janitors and prison guards;
(f) fire protection;
(g) public or school transportation driving;
(h) nursing, nurse's aid services, and medical laboratory technician services;
(i) material and mail handling;
(j) food service and cooking;
(k) motor vehicle and construction equipment repair and servicing; (l) appliance and office machine repair and servicing. (18-2-401)

REFERENCES
1.) House Bill No. 407
* This bill was enacted by the legislature of the state of Montana.
* Section 18-2-401 though 20-15-403


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