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HOW TO LOOK UP A RATE <br />1. When was the project first advertised for bid? <br />For purposes of compliance with Oregon's prevailing wage rate laws, the rates in effect at the time the bid <br />specifications are first advertised are those that apply for the duration of the project. (See OAR 839-025- <br />0020(6) for information about projects using a CM/GC.) The.applicable rates for purposes of compliance with <br />the federal Davis-Bacon Act could be different than the applicable state prevailing wage rates. The effective <br />federal rates will be those as determined under 29 CFR 1.6. If you are unsure which federal rates apply to the <br />project, you are encouraged to contact either the U.S. Department of Labor or the public agency associated <br />with the project. <br />2. What type of work is being performed by the employee? <br />Using the booklet Definitions of Covered Occupations, find the definition that most closely matches the actual <br />work being performed by the worker. If you have any questions about work classifications, contact BOLI at the <br />number below. <br />3. Where is the work being performed - what county? <br />Find the occupation in the correct county pages associated with the county where the project construction is <br />taking place. <br />4. Is there a rate listed next to the classification? <br />If so, use it. The prevailing wage rate is made up of an hourly base rate and an hourly fringe rate; it is the <br />combination of these two amounts that must be paid to the worker. <br />5. If the book directs you to "See Appendix-DB," go to the back of the book and use the rate listed in the <br />Davis-Bacon Appendix pages. If the book directs you to "See Appendix-State," go to the back of the <br />book and use the rate listed in the State Appendix pages. If the book states "SAME", refer to either <br />the Davis-Bacon Appendix or the State Appendix. The rate may include a group number and/or zone pay. <br />Zone pay is added to the base rate. <br />Federal Davis-Bacon rates may be amended at any time. It is recommended that users of this publication <br />verify that the applicable federal rates have not been amended before relying on the rates contained in this <br />publication. The applicable Davis-Bacon rates for Oregon are available at: <br />http://www.access.qpo.gov/davisbacon/or.html. <br />6. In most situations, Apprentices must be paid the full fringe rate in those counties where the state appendix <br />rate does not apply. However, if the book directs you to "See State Appendix," and the worker is registered in <br />a bona fide apprenticeship program, you may contact BOLT at (971) 673-0839 for the applicable hourly <br />fringe rate. <br />7. If you still don't know CALL BOLT at (971) 673-0839. <br />For specific information or questions regarding the prevailing wage law, you may obtain a "Prevailing Wage Rate <br />Laws" handbook by contacting the nearest Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries office listed below. <br />BOLT Office Locations <br />Eugene 1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 200 (541) 686-7623 <br />Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Medford 119 N Oakdale Ave (541) 776-6270 <br />Medford, OR 97501 <br />Portland 800 NE Oregon St., #1045 (971) 673-0761 <br />Portland, OR 97232 <br />Salem 3865 Wolverine St. NE, Bldg. E-1 (503) 378-3292 <br />Salem, OR 97305 <br />PAGE 1 JANUARY 1, 2010 <br />