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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 <br />the time the bid specifications are first advertised are those that apply for the duration of the <br />project. (See OAR 839-025-0020(6) for information about projects using a CM/GC.) <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 <br />matches the actual work being performed by the worker. If you have any questions about <br />work classifications, contact BOLI at the number below. <br />3. Where is the work being performed - what region? <br />Find the occupation in the correct region pages associated with the county where the <br />project construction is 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 <br />fringe rate; it is the combination of these two amounts that must be paid to the worker. <br />5. If the book directs you to "See Appendix," go to the back of the book and use the <br />rate listed in the Appendix pages. It may include a group number and/or zone pay. Zone <br />pay is added to the base rate. <br />6. Apprentices must be paid the full fringe rate in those regions where the appendix rate <br />does not apply. However, if the book directs you to "See Appendix," and the worker is <br />registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program, you may contact BOLI at (971) 673- <br />0839 for the applicable hourly fringe rate. <br />7. If you still don't know CALL BOLI 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. An order <br />form is at the back of the booklet. <br />BOLI Office Locations <br />Eugene 1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 200 (541) 686-7623 <br />Eugene, OR 97401 <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 APRIL 1, 2010 <br />