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This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5571, Revision No. 26) applicable to contracts in Jackson County, Oregon, subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA).

It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations. Key details include:

• Executive Order Minimum Wage: Specifies rates for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022 ($17.75/hour under EO 14026) and those awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 ($13.30/hour under EO 13658), if not renewed/extended after Jan 30, 2022. These rates are subject to annual adjustment.
• Occupational Wage Rates: Lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from Administrative Support to Miscellaneous categories.
• Fringe Benefits: Mandates Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and Paid Sick Leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours/year under EO 13706). It also details vacation (2-4 weeks based on service years) and holiday pay (11 paid holidays).
• Special Provisions: Includes details on hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), uniform allowances, and requirements for night/Sunday pay for specific roles like Air Traffic Controllers.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure (Standard Form 1444) for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination, requiring contractor initiation and Department of Labor approval.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately price labor costs for covered service employees. Failure to comply with these minimum wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations. The document is crucial for understanding the labor cost component of any bid for services falling under the SCA in the specified geographic area.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (NOV 2022)". It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations as stipulated in the solicitation and resultant contract, specifically referencing 38 U.S.C. 8127.

• Services Contracts: Offerors must certify that no more than 50% of the contract amount will be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
• General Construction Contracts: Offerors must certify that no more than 85% of the contract amount will be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Materials costs are excluded.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: Offerors must certify that no more than 75% of the contract amount will be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Materials costs are excluded.
• Certification Acknowledgment: Offerors acknowledge this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and that false certifications may result in criminal, civil, or administrative penalties.
• Consequences of Non-Compliance: Details potential penalties for SDVOSB/VOSB awardees found not to have acted in good faith, including referral to suspension/debarment, fines, and prosecution.
• Record Keeping: Offerors understand they may be required to provide documents (invoices, subcontracts, etc.) to VA to demonstrate compliance.
• Formal Certification: The document includes a fillable certification section that must be completed, signed, and returned with the offer. Offers without this completed certification will be deemed ineligible.

This is a mandatory certification for offerors. Failure to complete and submit this form accurately will result in the offer being ineligible for award. Bidders must carefully review the subcontracting limitations applicable to the contract type (services, general construction, or special trade construction) and ensure their proposed approach complies. The certification requires a signature from an authorized representative.