Prevailing Wage - Revision history

Clarkj25: /* Wage Rate Interviews */

2026-08-27T20:15:32Z

Wage Rate Interviews

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2026-08-27T20:15:15Z

Wage Rate Interviews

Clarkj25: /* Wage Rate Interviews */

2026-08-27T20:14:53Z

Wage Rate Interviews

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2026-08-27T20:14:24Z

Wage Rate Interviews

Clarkj25: /* Wage Rate Interviews */

2026-08-27T20:13:32Z

Wage Rate Interviews

Clarkj25: /* Wage Rate Interviews */

2026-08-27T20:12:07Z

Wage Rate Interviews

Clarkj25: /* Post Tensioning of Concrete Beams at Site of Work */

2025-12-15T16:48:20Z

Post Tensioning of Concrete Beams at Site of Work

Clarkj25: /* Post Tensioning of Concrete Beams at Site of Work */

2025-12-15T16:43:10Z

Post Tensioning of Concrete Beams at Site of Work

Clarkj25: /* Contractor Performance Evaluation (CPE) & Non-Compliance Process */

2024-11-26T20:14:36Z

Contractor Performance Evaluation (CPE) & Non-Compliance Process

Clarkj25: /* In-Depth Examination */

2024-10-23T16:13:18Z

In-Depth Examination

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	The Engineer will compare the wages and the work description documented on [https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/webforms/GetDocument.htm?fileName=1156-T1.pdf MDOT Minimum Wage Rate Interview Form 1156-T1] with the certified payrolls, DWRs, inspector’s observations documentation in the project files and prevailing wage compliance requirements in the contract. If inconsistencies are found (i.e., an employee is not paid prevailing wages and fringe benefits as required in the contract), the Engineer will investigate (see section In-Depth Examinations below for further guidance). The Engineer should contact the CFS Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist and region coordinator for prevailing wage compliance to discuss the examination and any actions that may be taken as a result of the findings. The Engineer must place their pdf stamp of approval on the form to note their approval. The approval stamp must include the Engineer Name, Date, and Time of approval. One Span is not to be used.		The Engineer will compare the wages and the work description documented on [https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/webforms/GetDocument.htm?fileName=1156-T1.pdf MDOT Minimum Wage Rate Interview Form 1156-T1] with the certified payrolls, DWRs, inspector’s observations documentation in the project files and prevailing wage compliance requirements in the contract. If inconsistencies are found (i.e., an employee is not paid prevailing wages and fringe benefits as required in the contract), the Engineer will investigate (see section In-Depth Examinations below for further guidance). The Engineer should contact the CFS Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist and region coordinator for prevailing wage compliance to discuss the examination and any actions that may be taken as a result of the findings. The Engineer must place their pdf stamp of approval on the form to note their approval. The approval stamp must include the Engineer Name, Date, and Time of approval. One Span is not to be used.

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	The Engineer will compare the wages and the work description documented on [https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/webforms/GetDocument.htm?fileName=1156-T1.pdf MDOT Minimum Wage Rate Interview Form 1156-T1] with the certified payrolls, DWRs, inspector’s observations documentation in the project files and prevailing wage compliance requirements in the contract. If inconsistencies are found (i.e., an employee is not paid prevailing wages and fringe benefits as required in the contract), the Engineer will investigate (see section In-Depth Examinations below for further guidance). The Engineer should contact the CFS Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist and region coordinator for prevailing wage compliance to discuss the examination and any actions that may be taken as a result of the findings. The Engineer must place their pdf stamp of approval on the form to note their approval. The approval stamp must include the Engineer Name, Date, and Time of approval. One Span is not to be used.		The Engineer will compare the wages and the work description documented on [https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/webforms/GetDocument.htm?fileName=1156-T1.pdf MDOT Minimum Wage Rate Interview Form 1156-T1] with the certified payrolls, DWRs, inspector’s observations documentation in the project files and prevailing wage compliance requirements in the contract. If inconsistencies are found (i.e., an employee is not paid prevailing wages and fringe benefits as required in the contract), the Engineer will investigate (see section In-Depth Examinations below for further guidance). The Engineer should contact the CFS Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist and region coordinator for prevailing wage compliance to discuss the examination and any actions that may be taken as a result of the findings. The Engineer must place their pdf stamp of approval on the form to note their approval. The approval stamp must include the Engineer Name, Date, and Time of approval. One Span is not to be used.

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 ==[[#Wage Rate Interviews | Wage Rate Interviews]]==
-Wage rate interviews must be performed at least once for each craft (laborer, operator, carpenter, etc.) of worker employed by each contractor and/or subcontractor working on federally funded projects. Interviews must occur on-site during the course of the work. For multi-year projects, interviews must be conducted on all contractors and/or subcontractors in each season they work on the project. Projects funded entirely by the State of Michigan do not require wage rate interviews.
+All contractors must permit the Engineer or their representative to interview employees during working hours on the project. The prime contractor is responsible for advising subcontractor(s) of the requirement to pay the prevailing rate prior to the commencement of the work and that all employees must cooperate during wage rate interviews (WRI).
-All contractors must permit the Engineer or their representative to interview employees during working hours on the project. The prime contractor is responsible for advising subcontractor(s) of the requirement to pay the prevailing rate prior to the commencement of the work and that all employees must cooperate during wage rate interviews.
+Wage rate interviews must be performed at least once for each contractor and subcontractor working on the site of the work, on federally funded and state funded projects.  Minimum wage rate interview form 1156-T1 is available for routine wage rate interviews and form 1156-T2 is available if a follow up interview is needed to gather additional information.  If the WRI indicates improper payment of prevailing wages due, additional WRI’s can be performed as needed to assure compliance with the payment of prevailing wages.  Interviews must occur on-site during the course of the work. If the Engineer is unable to connect with contractors on the site of work, the WRI (form 1156-T1) should be filled out explaining the reason why and indicate if the certified payroll supports the work performed on the site of work.  For multi-year projects, interviews must be conducted on all contractors and/or subcontractors in each construction season they work on the project.
-If a language barrier is encountered, employees of the contractor or subcontractor are not to assist in language interpreting. The services of a language interpreter are available to the Engineer upon request. Instructions for over the phone interpreting services can be found on page two of the wage rate interview form. Contact the CFS Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist for information about interpreter service.
+When a contractor/subcontractor works on multiple MDOT projects within a region during a construction season, the number of projects where wage rate interviews are required may be reduced for that contractor/subcontractor when the following criteria are met:
-Use the Minimum Wage Rate Interview Sheet (MDOT form 1156) to record information obtained during the wage rate interview. The form should be filled out to the extent possible prior to conducting the interview. The following procedures are to be used when conducting wage rate interviews.
+If the Engineer believes the above criteria may be met, the TSC can reach out to the prevailing wage compliance specialist to review and coordinate with the region coordinator for prevailing wage compliance to reduce the frequency of interviews for a contractor/subcontractor within their region.  A joint approval statement from the prevailing wage compliance specialist and the region coordinator can be placed in the file to document the reduced frequency for the contractor or subcontractor.
-* Project staff will conduct field interviews on all federal-aid projects during the course of the work.
+If a language barrier is encountered, employees of the contractor or subcontractor are not to assist in language interpreting. The services of a language interpreter are available to the Engineer upon request to the Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist. Contact the CFS Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist for information about interpreter service by phone (517) 202-3716 or at the following email, MDOT-Prevailingwage@michigan.gov.
 * The [https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/webforms/GetDocument.htm?fileName=1156-T1.pdf MDOT Minimum Wage Rate Interview Form 1156-T1] must be completed by the Engineer or their representative.
 * Wage rate interviews will be completed each season for multi-season projects.
-* Interviews will be conducted with a representative sample of the work force for each contractor and subcontractor on the project during each construction season. Each classification and group must be included in the interview process. Operators of equipment and trucks whose ownership is not clearly identified should be interviewed.
+* Interviews will be conducted for  each contractor and subcontractor on the project during each construction season.
-* Interviews should be completed during the early part of the project to verify prevailing wage compliance. If issues are found, they must be addressed by the Engineer immediately.
+* Interviews should be completed during the early part of the project to verify prevailing wage compliance. If compliance issues are found,  Follow the Construction Manual guidance on Certified Payroll under section 107.The interview will be done to ensure the privacy of the worker. Coworkers and supervisors are not allowed to be present during the interview.
-* The interview will be done to ensure the privacy of the worker. Coworkers and supervisors are not allowed to be present during the interview.
+* Staff conducting wage rate interviews must provide the interviewee with a business card with contact information. The person conducting the wage rate interview must inform the interviewee that the card is being provided in the event the interviewee would like to discuss the interview issues further, supply additional documentation or information, or to continue the interview in a more private and confidential setting. The worker must also be given a Fraud and Abuse Card, and must be directed to the Fraud and Abuse Hotline poster required to be included in the jobsite posting.
 * Staff conducting wage rate interviews must provide the interviewee with a business card with contact information. The person conducting the wage rate interview must inform the interviewee that the card is being provided in the event the interviewee would like to discuss the interview issues further, supply additional documentation or information, or to continue the interview in a more private and confidential setting. The worker must also be given a Fraud and Abuse Card, and must be directed to the Fraud and Abuse Hotline poster required to be included in the jobsite posting.
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-The Engineer will compare the wages and the work description documented on [https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/webforms/GetDocument.htm?fileName=1156-T1.pdf MDOT Minimum Wage Rate Interview Form 1156-T1] with the certified payrolls, Daily Work Report (DWR), inspector’s observations, diaries, documentation in the project files and prevailing wage compliance requirements in the contract. If inconsistencies are found (i.e., an employee is not paid prevailing wages and fringe benefits as required in the contract), the Engineer will investigate (see section In-Depth Examinations below for further guidance). The Engineer should contact the CFS Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist and region coordinator for prevailing wage compliance to discuss the examination and any actions that may be taken as a result of the findings. The Engineer must place their pdf stamp of approval on the form to note their approval.  The approval stamp must include the Engineer Name, Date, and Time of approval.  One Span is not to be used.
+The Engineer will compare the wages and the work description documented on [https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/webforms/GetDocument.htm?fileName=1156-T1.pdf MDOT Minimum Wage Rate Interview Form 1156-T1] with the certified payrolls, DWRs, inspector’s observations documentation in the project files and prevailing wage compliance requirements in the contract. If inconsistencies are found (i.e., an employee is not paid prevailing wages and fringe benefits as required in the contract), the Engineer will investigate (see section In-Depth Examinations below for further guidance). The Engineer should contact the CFS Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist and region coordinator for prevailing wage compliance to discuss the examination and any actions that may be taken as a result of the findings. The Engineer must place their pdf stamp of approval on the form to note their approval. The approval stamp must include the Engineer Name, Date, and Time of approval. One Span is not to be used.
 [[File:PW approval stamp.png|600px|thumb|center|Sample Approval Stamp]]

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 The USDOL regulatory definition (See 29 CFR 5.2) of “construction” includes “manufacturing or furnishing of materials, articles, supplies or equipment on the site of the . . . work . . . .” as well as the installation of items fabricated off site. For example, employees of a materials supplier who are required to perform more than an incidental amount of <b>construction work</b> in any work week at the site of the work would be covered by DBRA and due the applicable wage rate for the classification of work performed.
-For enforcement purposes, the USDOL adopts a policy that if such an employee spends more than 20 percent of their time in a work week engaged in the work of a laborer or mechanic on the site of work, he/she is subject to DBRA coverage for all time spent on the site during the work week. DBRA coverage does not apply to factory representatives who simply observe and monitor the post tensioning activities.
+For enforcement purposes, the USDOL adopts a policy that if such an employee spends more than 20 percent of their time in a work week engaged in the work of a laborer or mechanic on the site of work, they are subject to DBRA coverage for all time spent on the site during the work week. DBRA coverage does not apply to factory representatives who simply observe and monitor the post tensioning activities.
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-==[[#Contractor Performance Evaluation (CPE) & Non-Compliance Process | Contractor Performance Evaluation (CPE) & Non-Compliance Process]]==
+==[[#Contractor Non-Compliance Process | Contractor Non-Compliance Process]]==
 When a contractor or subcontractor(s) is found to be in non-compliance with DBRA requirements and fails to take the necessary actions to become compliant, the Engineer will document the [https://mdotwiki.state.mi.us/construction/index.php/102.19_Evaluation_of_Contractor_Performance_and_Contract_Non-Compliance non-compliance using form 1165]. Providing timely documented feedback to the contractor via an 1165 can aid in the compliance process.

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 Depending on the nature of the issue, several avenues may be pursued. Examinations should consider, but are not limited to, the following:
-* Information in the project files which may include IDRs, certified payrolls, payroll status records, wage rate interviews, diaries, force account records, delivery tickets, progress reports or other sources from the files and other readily available project information.
+* Information in the project files which may include Daily Work Report (DWR), certified payrolls, payroll status records, wage rate interviews, diaries, force account records, delivery tickets, progress reports or other sources from the files and other readily available project information.
 * Interviews with present and former employees of the contractor.
 * Documentation from employees such as timecards, work logs, and check stubs.