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?



MONTANA

6) Who calculates the prevailing wage rates?

In each district, the standard prevailing rate of wages is must be computed from a weighted average wage rate based on all of the hours worked on work of a similar character performed in the district unless the survey of employers in the district does not generate sufficient data. If the survey produces insufficient data, the rate may be established by the use of other information or methods that the commissioner determines fairly establish the standard prevailing rate of wages. The commissioner shall establish by rule the method or methods by which the standard prevailing rate of wages is determined. (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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