Are prevailing wages required for public construction projects?
Yes. Prevailing wages must be paid for construction work performed on public improvement projects involving state grant funds, regardless of the project cost. Wage rates may be obtained from the West Virginia Secretary of State, Administrative Law Division, at (304) 558-6000. If federal funds are involved, the higher of either federal or state wage rates must be paid. Construction expenses may include professional services, materials, equipment and contracted labor. Volunteer labor and/or force account labor, for existing employees only, is also permitted.
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