STANDARD FORM 98 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MAKE

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR A SERVICE CONTRACT AND RESPONSE TO NOTICE **A**
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS *(See InstructIons on Reverse)*

ADMiINISTRATION

MAIL TO:

+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| 12\. CLASSES OF SERVICE EMPLOYEES TO BE   | 13\.   | 14\. HOURLY     |
| EMPLOYED ON CONTRACT                      | NUMBER | WAGE RATE THAT  |
|                                           | OF     |                 |
| Nonexempt/Nonunion: Occupations Included  |        | WOULD BE PAID   |
| in "DOL Directory"                        | EMP    | IF              |
|                                           | LOYEES |                 |
|                                           |        | FEDERALLY       |
|                                           | IN     | EMPLOYED        |
|                                           | EACH   |                 |
|                                           | CLASS  |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
|                                           |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Engineering Technician, I              | 1      | GS-3 \$10.29    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Engineering Technician, II             | 1      | GS-4 \$11.55    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Engineering Technician, III            | 1      | GS-5 \$12.92    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Electronics Technician, Maint. I       | 1      | WG-8 \$17.32    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Electronics Technician, Maint. II      | 1      | WG-9 \$18.44    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Electronics Technician, Maint. III     | 1      | WG-10 \$19.38   |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Drafter, I                             | 1      | GS-3 \$10.29    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Drafter, II                            | 1      | GS-4 \$11.55    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Drafter, III                           | 1      | GS-5 \$12.92    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Drafter, IV                            | 1      | GS-7 \$16.02    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Illustrator, I                         | 1      | GS-5 \$12.92    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Illustrator, II                        | 1      | GS-7 \$16.02    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Illustrator, II                        | 1      | GS-9 \$19.58    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Secretary, I                           | 1      | GS-4 \$11.55    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Secretary, II                          | 1      | GS-5 \$12.92    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Secretary, III                         | 1      | GS-6 \$14.40    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## General Clerk, I                       | 1      | GS-1 \$8.39     |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## General Clerk, II                      | 1      | GS-2 \$9.43     |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## General Clerk, III                     | 1      | GS-3 \$10.29    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Word Processor, I                      | 1      | GS-3 \$10.29    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Word Processor, II                     | 1      | GS-4 \$11.55    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Word Processor, III                    | 1      | GS-5 \$12.92    |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ## Technical Writer                       | 1      | GS-11 \$23.69   |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+
| ##                                        |        |                 |
+-------------------------------------------+--------+-----------------+

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REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

> THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION
>
> By direction of the Secretary of Labor WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION
>
> WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210
>
> Wage Determination No.: 1994-2008

William W. Gross Division of Revision No.: 17

Director Wage Determinations Date of Last Revision: 01/28/2002

States: Alabama, Tennessee

Area: Alabama Counties of Colbert, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale,
Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Winston

Tennessee Counties of Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln, Moore, Wayne

\*\* Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing \*\*

OCCUPATION TITLE MINIMUM WAGE RATE

**Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations**

> Accounting Clerk I 8.76
>
> Accounting Clerk II 10.55
>
> Accounting Clerk III 13.41
>
> Accounting Clerk IV 16.77
>
> Court Reporter 13.58
>
> Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 14.03
>
> Document Preparation Clerk 12.18
>
> Duplicating Machine Operator 12.18
>
> Film/Tape Librarian 10.72
>
> General Clerk I 8.65
>
> General Clerk II 9.73
>
> General Clerk III 10.42
>
> General Clerk IV 12.19
>
> Housing Referral Assistant 16.22
>
> Key Entry Operator I 9.37
>
> Key Entry Operator II 11.16
>
> Messenger (Courier) 7.39
>
> Order Clerk I 10.22
>
> Order Clerk II 13.88
>
> Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 9.17
>
> Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 12.09
>
> Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 13.51
>
> Personnel Assistant (Employment) IV 13.73
>
> Production Control Clerk 16.25
>
> Rental Clerk 10.72
>
> Scheduler, Maintenance 11.51
>
> Secretary I 11.51
>
> Secretary II 13.58
>
> Secretary III 16.22
>
> Secretary IV 19.75
>
> Secretary V 21.92

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> Service Order Dispatcher 11.89
>
> Stenographer I 13.44
>
> Stenographer II 15.24
>
> Supply Technician 19.75
>
> Survey Worker (Interviewer) 13.58
>
> Switchboard Operator-Receptionist 8.57
>
> Test Examiner 13.58
>
> Test Proctor 13.58
>
> Travel Clerk I 8.22
>
> Travel Clerk II 8.71
>
> Travel Clerk III 9.29
>
> Word Processor I 11.10
>
> Word Processor II 12.46
>
> Word Processor III 13.93

**Automatic Data Processing Occupations**

> Computer Data Librarian 9.81
>
> Computer Operator I 12.14
>
> Computer Operator II 13.55
>
> Computer Operator III 17.17
>
> Computer Operator IV 17.91
>
> Computer Operator V 19.83
>
> Computer Programmer I (1) 16.22
>
> Computer Programmer II (1) 19.10
>
> Computer Programmer III (1) 22.79
>
> Computer Programmer IV (1) 27.57
>
> Computer Systems Analyst 1(1) 24.64
>
> Computer Systems Analyst II (1) 27.62
>
> Computer Systems Analyst III (1) 27.62
>
> Peripheral Equipment Operator 12.14

##### Automotive Service Occupations 

> Automotive Body Repairer, Fiberglass 17.50
>
> Automotive Glass Installer 15.94
>
> Automotive Worker 15.94
>
> Electrician, Automotive 16.73
>
> Mobile Equipment Servicer . 14.45
>
> Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 17.50
>
> Motor Equipment Metal Worker 15.94
>
> Motor Vehicle Mechanic 15.98
>
> Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 12.52
>
> Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 15.22
>
> Motor Vehicle Wrecker 15.94
>
> Painter, Automotive 15.28
>
> Radiator Repair Specialist 15.94
>
> Tire Repairer 12.75
>
> Transmission Repair Specialist 17.50

**Food Preparation and Service Occupations**

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> Baker 9.96
>
> Cook I 7.87
>
> Cook II 8.85
>
> Dishwasher 6.95
>
> Food Service Worker 6.95
>
> Meat Cutter 9.99
>
> Waiter/Waitress 6.82

##### Furniture Maintenance and Repair Occupations 

> Electrostatic Spray Painter 17.56
>
> Furniture Handler 13.94
>
> Furniture Refinisher 17.56
>
> Furniture Refinisher Helper 14.41
>
> Furniture Repairer, Minor 15.98
>
> Upholsterer 17.56

**General Services and Support Occupations**

> Cleaner, Vehicles 7.99
>
> Elevator Operator 8.06
>
> Gardener 10.22
>
> House Keeping Aid I 7.13
>
> House Keeping Aid II 8.62
>
> Janitor 8.06
>
> Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 8.44
>
> Maid or Houseman 6.63
>
> Pest Controller 9.09
>
> Refuse Collector 8.44
>
> Tractor Operator 10.19
>
> Window Cleaner 8.24

##### Health Occupations 

> Dental Assistant 10.98
>
> Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic/Ambulance Driver 11.88
>
> Licensed Practical Nurse I 11.17
>
> Licensed Practical Nurse II 12.54
>
> Licensed Practical Nurse III 14.04
>
> Medical Assistant . 9.81
>
> Medical Laboratory Technician 12.53
>
> Medical Record Clerk 11.28
>
> Medical Record Technician 13.60
>
> Nursing Assistant I 7.75
>
> Nursing Assistant II 8.71
>
> Nursing Assistant III 9.50
>
> Nursing Assistant IV 10.66
>
> Pharmacy Technician 12.24
>
> Phlebotomist 11.28
>
> Registered Nurse I 14.90
>
> Registered Nurse II 18.23
>
> Registered Nurse II, Specialist 18.23

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> Registered Nurse III 22.05
>
> Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 22.05
>
> Registered Nurse IV 26.43

**Information and Arts Occupations**

> Audiovisual Librarian 21.15
>
> Exhibits Specialist I 17.77
>
> Exhibits Specialist II 21.76
>
> Exhibits Specialist III 26.45
>
> Illustrator I 17.77
>
> Illustrator II 21.76
>
> Illustrator III 26.45
>
> Librarian 19.27
>
> Library Technician 14.28
>
> Photographer I 13.01
>
> Photographer II 15.02
>
> Photographer III 17.99
>
> Photographer IV 22.00
>
> Photographer V 26.70

##### Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Related Occupations 

> Assembler 6.94
>
> Counter Attendant 6.94
>
> Dry Cleaner 7.29
>
> Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 6.94
>
> Presser, Hand 6.94
>
> Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 6.94
>
> Presser, Machine, Shirts 6.94
>
> Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 7.32
>
> Sewing Machine Operator 7.64
>
> Tailor 8.36
>
> Washer, Machine 7.46

##### Machine Tool Operation and Repair Occupations

> Machine-Tool Operator (Toolroom) 18.68
>
> Tool and Die Maker 22.78

##### Material Handling and Packing Occupations 

> Forklift Operator 14.82
>
> Fuel Distribution System Operator 16.43
>
> Material Coordinator 16.25
>
> Material Expediter 16.25
>
> Material Handling Laborer 9.58
>
> Order Filler 10.87
>
> Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 11.57
>
> Shipping Packer 10.89
>
> Shipping/Receiving Clerk 10.51
>
> Stock Clerk (Shelf Stocker; Store Worker II) 12.11
>
> Store Worker I 8.93

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> Tools and Parts Attendant 12.44
>
> Warehouse Specialist 11.57

**Mechanics and Maintenance and Repair Occupations**

> Aircraft Mechanic 18.38
>
> Aircraft Mechanic Helper 14.41
>
> Aircraft Quality Control Inspector 20.21
>
> Aircraft Servicer 15.98
>
> Aircraft Worker 16.75
>
> Appliance Mechanic 17.56
>
> Bicycle Repairer 14.66
>
> Cable Splicer 18.38
>
> Carpenter, Maintenance 17.56
>
> Carpet Layer 16.75
>
> Electrician, Maintenance 20.61
>
> Electronics Technician, Maintenance I 14.82
>
> Electronics Technician, Maintenance II 25.55
>
> Electronics Technician, Maintenance III 26.62
>
> Fabric Worker 15.98
>
> Fire Alarm System Mechanic 18.38
>
> Fire Extinguisher Repairer 15.72
>
> Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 18.38
>
> General Maintenance Worker 16.43
>
> Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 18.38
>
> Heavy Equipment Mechanic 18.38
>
> Heavy Equipment Operator 17.87
>
> Instrument Mechanic 18 38
>
> Laborer 8.89
>
> Locksmith 17.56
>
> Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 20.72
>
> Machinist, Maintenance 16.92
>
> Maintenance Trades Helper 14.41
>
> Millwright 18.38
>
> Office Appliance Repairer 17.56
>
> Painter, Aircraft 17.56
>
> Painter, Maintenance 17.56
>
> Pipefitter, Maintenance 18.38
>
> Plumber, Maintenance 17.56
>
> Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 18.38
>
> Rigger 18.38
>
> Scale Mechanic 16.75
>
> Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 18.38
>
> Small Engine Mechanic 16.75
>
> Telecommunication Mechanic I 18.38
>
> Telecommunication Mechanic II 20.21
>
> Telephone Lineman 18.38
>
> Welder, Combination, Maintenance 18.38
>
> Well Driller 18.38
>
> Woodcraft Worker 18.38

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> Woodworker 16.43

##### Miscellaneous Occupations 

> Animal Caretaker 7.19
>
> Carnival Equipment Operator 7.70
>
> Carnival Equipment Repairer 8.09
>
> Carnival Worker 6.38
>
> Cashier 6.50
>
> Desk Clerk 6.90
>
> Embalmer 18.01
>
> Lifeguard 9.46
>
> Mortician 17.26
>
> Park Attendant (Aide) 10.21
>
> Photofinishing Worker (Photo Lab Tech., Darkroom Tech) 8.87
>
> Recreation Specialist 11.14
>
> Recycling Worker 10.10
>
> Sales Clerk 8.87
>
> School Crossing Guard (Crosswalk Attendant) 7.12
>
> Sport Official 8.87
>
> Survey Party Chief (Chief of Party) 12.11
>
> Surveying Aide 7.45
>
> Surveying Technician (Instr. Person/Surveyor Asst./lnstr.) 10.21
>
> Swimming Pool Operator 9.72
>
> Vending Machine Attendant 8.48
>
> Vending Machine Repairer 9.72
>
> Vending Machine Repairer Helper 8.48

##### Personal Needs Occupations 

> Child Care Attendant 6.95
>
> Child Care Center Clerk 8.68
>
> Chore Aid 6.82
>
> Homemaker 11.01

##### Plant and System Operation Occupations 

> Boiler Tender 18.86
>
> Sewage Plant Operator 17.56
>
> Stationary Engineer 18.86
>
> Ventilation Equipment Tender 14.41
>
> Water Treatment Plant Operator 17.56

##### Protective Service Occupations 

> Alarm Monitor 11.60
>
> Corrections Officer 12.80
>
> Court Security Officer 10.88
>
> Detention Officer 12.80
>
> Firefighter 9.62
>
> Guard I 8.73
>
> Guard II 12.11
>
> Police Officer 15.64

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##### Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupations 

> Blocker and Bracer 13.48
>
> Hatch Tender 13.48
>
> Line Handler 13.68
>
> Stevedore I 11.66
>
> Stevedore II 14.13

##### Technical Occupations 

> Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (2) 28.33
>
> Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (2) 19.54
>
> Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (2) 21.51
>
> Archeological Technician I 15.69
>
> Archeological Technician II 17.56
>
> Archeological Technician III 21.76
>
> Cartographic Technician 22.32
>
> Civil Engineering Technician 20.75
>
> Computer Based Training (CBT) Specialist/Instructor 24.00
>
> Drafter I 13.99
>
> Drafter II 15.69
>
> Drafter III 17.77
>
> Drafter IV 21.76
>
> Engineering Technician I 12.79
>
> Engineering Technician II 15.89
>
> Engineering Technician III 19.09
>
> Engineering Technician IV 26.34
>
> Engineering Technician V 30.74
>
> Engineering Technician VI 37.17
>
> Environmental Technician 16.67
>
> Flight Simulator/Instructor (Pilot) 26.49
>
> Graphic Artist 19.39
>
> Instructor 19.27
>
> Laboratory Technician 14.09
>
> Mathematical Technician 21.61
>
> Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 13.59
>
> Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 17.18
>
> Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 20.96
>
> Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 25.37
>
> Photooptics Technician 19.16
>
> Technical Writer 23.07
>
> Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 19.14
>
> Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 19.14
>
> Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 19.14
>
> Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 23.15
>
> Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 27.74
>
> Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air and Surface Programs (3) 16.72
>
> Weather Observer, Senior (3) 17.08 Weather Observer, Upper Air (3)
> 16.72

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**Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations**

> Bus Driver 12.67
>
> Parking and Lot Attendant 8.18
>
> Shuttle Bus Driver 11.97
>
> Taxi Driver 9.91
>
> Truckdriver, Heavy Truck 14.71
>
> Truckdriver, Light Truck 11.97
>
> Truckdriver, Medium Truck 13.56
>
> Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 15.01
>
> ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: Life, accident, and health insurance plans, sick
leave, pension plans, civic and personal leave, severance pay, and
savings and thrift plans. Minimum employer contributions costing an
average of \$2.56 per hour computed on the basis of all hours worked by
service employees employed on the contract.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a
contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 10 years, and 4 after 20 years.
Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the
present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the
predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same
Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

> HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year\'s Day,
> Martin Luther King Jr.\'s Birthday, Washington\'s Birthday, Memorial
> Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans\' Day,
> Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for
> any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with
> a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)
>
> THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE PARENTHESES AFTER THEM RECEIVE THE
> FOLLOWING BENEFITS (as numbered):
>
> 1\) Does not apply to employees empl\~fna-bona fide executive,
> administrative, or professional capacity as defined and delineated in
> 29 CFR 541. (See CFR 4.156)
>
> 2\) APPLICABLE TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ONLY - NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL:
> An employee is entitled to pay for all work performed between the
> hours of 6:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. at the rate of basic pay plus a night
> pay differential amounting to 10 percent of the rate of basic pay.
>
> 3\) WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night
> as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential
> and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked
> between 6pm and 6am. If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week)
> and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid
> at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic
> rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e.
> occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is
> considered overtime work).
>
> HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL: An 8 percent differential is applicable to
> employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of
> hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordinance,
> explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as
> screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordance,
> explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black
> powder and photofIash powder. All dry-house activities involving
> propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation,
> demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance,
> explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving
> regrading and cleaning of artillery ranges.
>
> A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a
> position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or
> in close proximity to ordance, (or employees possibly adjacent to)
> explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury
> such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in
> the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like;
> minimal damage to Immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being
> used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and

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hauling of ordance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other
than small arms ammunition, These differentials are only applicable to
work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordance,
explosives, and incendiary material differential pay.

\*\* UNIFORM ALLOWANCE \*\*

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this
contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the
employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such
uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms
is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost
reduces the hourly rate below that required, by the wage determination.
The Department of Labor will accept payment In accordance with the
following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees
with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse
employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where
uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the
employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage
determination shall (in .the absence of a bona fide collective
bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing
of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all
employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of \$3.35 per week
(or \$.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms
furnished are made of \"wash and wear\" materials, may be routinely
washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any
special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial
laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set
by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or
by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be
reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

\*\* NOTES APPLYING TO THIS WAGE DETERMINATION \*\*

Source of Occupational Title and Descriptions:

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in
the \"Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations,\" Fourth Edition,
January 1993, as amended by the Third Supplement, dated March 1997,
unless otherwise indicated. This publication may be obtained from the
Superintendent of Documents, at 202- 783-3238, or by writing to the
Superintendent of Documents. U,S, Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402. Copies of specific job descriptions may also be
obtained from the appropriate contracting officer.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE
{Standard Form 1444 (SF 1444)}

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee
which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the
contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any
classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the
contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e.. appropriate
level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the
classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes
of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe
benefits as are determined. Such conforming process shall be initiated
by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such
unlisted class(es) of employees. The conformed classification, wage
rate, and/or fringe benefits shall be retroactive to the commencement
date of the contract. {See Section 4.6 (C)(vi)} When multiple wage
determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF 1444 should be
prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be
conformed,

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1\) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a
conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2\) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report
listing in order proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade
equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job
description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including
information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized
representative of the employees involved, or where there is no
authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should
be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such
unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3\) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly
submits a report of the action, together with the agency\'s
recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the
contractor and the

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employees, to the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, for review. (See section
4.6(b)(2) of Regulations 29 CFR Part 4).

4\) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves,
modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency
contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional
time will be required to process the request.

5\) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the
contractor. 6) The contractor informs the affected employees.
Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF 1444 or
bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the \"Service Contract Act
Directory of Occupations\" (the Directory) should be used to compare job
definitions to insure that duties requested are not performed by a
classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is
not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class
is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not
be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications
listed in the wage determination.

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REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

> THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION
>
> By direction of the Secretary of Labor WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION
>
> WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210
>
> Wage Determination No.: 1994-2516

William W. Gross Division of Revision No.: 17

Director Wage Determinations Date of Last Revision: 05/01/2001

State: Texas

Area: Texas Counties of Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend,
Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Houston, Jackson, Lavaca, Liberty, Madison,
Matagorda, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington,
Wharton

\*\* Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing \*\*

OCCUPATION TITLE MINIMUM WAGE RATE

**Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations**

> Accounting Clerk I 10.62
>
> Accounting Clerk II 10.72
>
> Accounting Clerk III 12.49
>
> Accounting Clerk IV 15.29
>
> Court Reporter 13.89
>
> Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 13.89
>
> Document Preparation Clerk 10.60
>
> Duplicating Machine Operator 10.60
>
> Film/Tape Librarian 11.50
>
> General Clerk I 8.43
>
> General Clerk II 9.27
>
> General Clerk III 12.01
>
> General Clerk IV 12.53
>
> Housing Referral Assistant 15.64
>
> Key Entry Operator I 9.66
>
> Key Entry Operator II 12.35
>
> Messenger (Courier) 8.97
>
> Order Clerk I 11.37
>
> Order Clerk II 11.79
>
> Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 10.84
>
> Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 11.79
>
> Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 15.00
>
> Personnel Assistant (Employment) IV 16.03
>
> Production Control Clerk 16.08
>
> Rental Clerk 12.70
>
> Scheduler, Maintenance 13.23
>
> Secretary I 13.23
>
> Secretary II 14.90
>
> Secretary III 16.27
>
> Secretary IV 19.12
>
> Secretary V 23.63

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> Service Order Dispatcher 12.33
>
> Stenographer I 10.96
>
> Stenographer II 12.96
>
> Supply Technician 19.12
>
> Survey Worker (Interviewer) 12.96
>
> Switchboard Operator-Receptionist 9.88
>
> Test Examiner 14.90
>
> Test Proctor 14.90
>
> Travel Clerk I 10.08
>
> Travel Clerk II 10.86
>
> Travel Clerk III 11.63
>
> Word Processor I 10.27
>
> Word Processor II 12.74
>
> Word Processor III 16.27

**Automatic Data Processing Occupations**

> Computer Data Librarian 10.89
>
> Computer Operator I 10.99
>
> Computer Operator II 13.33
>
> Computer Operator III 15.14
>
> Computer Operator IV 20.62
>
> Computer Operator V 21.53
>
> Computer Programmer I (1) 18.65
>
> Computer Programmer II (1) 20.67
>
> Computer Programmer III (1) 25.21
>
> Computer Programmer IV (1) 26.14
>
> Computer Systems Analyst 1(1) 21.24
>
> Computer Systems Analyst II (1) 27.62
>
> Computer Systems Analyst III (1) 27.62
>
> Peripheral Equipment Operator 11.89

##### Automotive Service Occupations 

> Automotive Body Repairer, Fiberglass 19.33
>
> Automotive Glass Installer 18.05
>
> Automotive Worker 18.05
>
> Electrician, Automotive 18.87
>
> Mobile Equipment Servicer . 16.32
>
> Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 19.76
>
> Motor Equipment Metal Worker 18.05
>
> Motor Vehicle Mechanic 19.26
>
> Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 15.39
>
> Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 17.13
>
> Motor Vehicle Wrecker 18.05
>
> Painter, Automotive 18.87
>
> Radiator Repair Specialist 19.76
>
> Tire Repairer 14.40
>
> Transmission Repair Specialist 19.76

**Food Preparation and Service Occupations**

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> Baker 8.49
>
> Cook I 8.19
>
> Cook II 8.49
>
> Dishwasher 5.92
>
> Food Service Worker 6.23
>
> Meat Cutter 9.36
>
> Waiter/Waitress 6.21

##### Furniture Maintenance and Repair Occupations 

> Electrostatic Spray Painter 16.65
>
> Furniture Handler 11.60
>
> Furniture Refinisher 11.48
>
> Furniture Refinisher Helper 13.58
>
> Furniture Repairer, Minor 15.11
>
> Upholsterer 16.65

**General Services and Support Occupations**

> Cleaner, Vehicles 6.23
>
> Elevator Operator 6.23
>
> Gardener 8.49
>
> House Keeping Aid I 6.13
>
> House Keeping Aid II 6.23
>
> Janitor 6.23
>
> Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 6.80
>
> Maid or Houseman 6.13
>
> Pest Controller 8.86
>
> Refuse Collector 6.23
>
> Tractor Operator 7.98
>
> Window Cleaner 6.80

##### Health Occupations 

> Dental Assistant 11.75
>
> Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic/Ambulance Driver 11.75
>
> Licensed Practical Nurse I 10.76
>
> Licensed Practical Nurse II 12.09
>
> Licensed Practical Nurse III 13.51
>
> Medical Assistant . 11.00
>
> Medical Laboratory Technician 12.09
>
> Medical Record Clerk 12.09
>
> Medical Record Technician 14.56
>
> Nursing Assistant I 6.44
>
> Nursing Assistant II 8.93
>
> Nursing Assistant III 9.65
>
> Nursing Assistant IV 11.27
>
> Pharmacy Technician 13.10
>
> Phlebotomist 12.09
>
> Registered Nurse I 16.74
>
> Registered Nurse II 20.62
>
> Registered Nurse II, Specialist 21.91

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> Registered Nurse III 25.93
>
> Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 25.93
>
> Registered Nurse IV 29.70

**Information and Arts Occupations**

> Audiovisual Librarian 17.14
>
> Exhibits Specialist I 17.62
>
> Exhibits Specialist II 22.59
>
> Exhibits Specialist III 26.43
>
> Illustrator I 17.60
>
> Illustrator II 22.56
>
> Illustrator III 26.40
>
> Librarian 21.17
>
> Library Technician 12.96
>
> Photographer I 13.93
>
> Photographer II 17.60
>
> Photographer III 22.56
>
> Photographer IV 26.40
>
> Photographer V 30.06

##### Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Related Occupations 

> Assembler 7.68
>
> Counter Attendant 7.68
>
> Dry Cleaner 8.65
>
> Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 7.68
>
> Presser, Hand 7.68
>
> Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 7.68
>
> Presser, Machine, Shirts 7.68
>
> Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 7.68
>
> Sewing Machine Operator 9.13
>
> Tailor 9.86
>
> Washer, Machine 8.42

##### Machine Tool Operation and Repair Occupations

> Machine-Tool Operator (Toolroom) 16.65
>
> Tool and Die Maker 19.20

##### Material Handling and Packing Occupations 

> Forklift Operator 12.23
>
> Fuel Distribution System Operator 16.33
>
> Material Coordinator 15.11
>
> Material Expediter 15.11
>
> Material Handling Laborer 11.72
>
> Order Filler 10.40
>
> Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 12.23
>
> Shipping Packer 12.22
>
> Shipping/Receiving Clerk 10.63
>
> Stock Clerk (Shelf Stocker; Store Worker II) 11.29
>
> Store Worker I 9.51

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> Tools and Parts Attendant 13.58
>
> Warehouse Specialist 10.64

**Mechanics and Maintenance and Repair Occupations**

> Aircraft Mechanic 17.43
>
> Aircraft Mechanic Helper 13.58
>
> Aircraft Quality Control Inspector 18.20
>
> Aircraft Servicer 15.11
>
> Aircraft Worker 15.92
>
> Appliance Mechanic 16.65
>
> Bicycle Repairer 13.91
>
> Cable Splicer 17.57
>
> Carpenter, Maintenance 17.01
>
> Carpet Layer 15.92
>
> Electrician, Maintenance 19.22
>
> Electronics Technician, Maintenance I 13.23
>
> Electronics Technician, Maintenance II 18.84
>
> Electronics Technician, Maintenance III 22.11
>
> Fabric Worker 15.11
>
> Fire Alarm System Mechanic 17.43
>
> Fire Extinguisher Repairer 14.40
>
> Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 17.43
>
> General Maintenance Worker 15.46
>
> Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 17.43
>
> Heavy Equipment Mechanic 17.43
>
> Heavy Equipment Operator 17.43
>
> Instrument Mechanic 17.43
>
> Laborer 7.29
>
> Locksmith 16.65
>
> Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 18.42
>
> Machinist, Maintenance 20.16
>
> Maintenance Trades Helper 13.58
>
> Millwright 17.43
>
> Office Appliance Repairer 16.65
>
> Painter, Aircraft 16.65
>
> Painter, Maintenance 16.65
>
> Pipefitter, Maintenance 19.33
>
> Plumber, Maintenance 17.15
>
> Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 17.43
>
> Rigger 17.43
>
> Scale Mechanic 15.92
>
> Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 17.43
>
> Small Engine Mechanic 15.92
>
> Telecommunication Mechanic I 17.43
>
> Telecommunication Mechanic II 18.20
>
> Telephone Lineman 17.43
>
> Welder, Combination, Maintenance 17.43
>
> Well Driller 17.43
>
> Woodcraft Worker 17.43

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> Woodworker 8.62

##### Miscellaneous Occupations 

> Animal Caretaker 7.36
>
> Carnival Equipment Operator 7.98
>
> Carnival Equipment Repairer 8.49
>
> Carnival Worker 6.23
>
> Cashier 7.89
>
> Desk Clerk 9.68
>
> Embalmer 17.81
>
> Lifeguard 9.77
>
> Mortician 17.81
>
> Park Attendant (Aide) 12.44
>
> Photofinishing Worker (Photo Lab Tech., Darkroom Tech) 8.62
>
> Recreation Specialist 13.40
>
> Recycling Worker 9.19
>
> Sales Clerk 9.36
>
> School Crossing Guard (Crosswalk Attendant) 6.23
>
> Sport Official 8.62
>
> Survey Party Chief (Chief of Party) 16.22
>
> Surveying Aide 11.10
>
> Surveying Technician (Instr. Person/Surveyor Asst./lnstr.) 14.03
>
> Swimming Pool Operator 10.76
>
> Vending Machine Attendant 8.96
>
> Vending Machine Repairer 10.76
>
> Vending Machine Repairer Helper 9.19

##### Personal Needs Occupations 

> Child Care Attendant 9.68
>
> Child Care Center Clerk 12.06
>
> Chore Aid 6.13
>
> Homemaker 15.41

##### Plant and System Operation Occupations 

> Boiler Tender 18.78
>
> Sewage Plant Operator 16.65
>
> Stationary Engineer 18.78
>
> Ventilation Equipment Tender 13.58
>
> Water Treatment Plant Operator 16.65

##### Protective Service Occupations 

> Alarm Monitor 12.43
>
> Corrections Officer 18.04
>
> Court Security Officer 18.04
>
> Detention Officer 18.04
>
> Firefighter 17.30
>
> Guard I 8.51
>
> Guard II 16.72
>
> Police Officer 18.78

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##### Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupations 

> Blocker and Bracer 14.34
>
> Hatch Tender 14.34
>
> Line Handler 14.34
>
> Stevedore I 13.63
>
> Stevedore II 15.01

##### Technical Occupations 

> Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (2) 28.51
>
> Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (2) 20.17
>
> Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (2) 22.21
>
> Archeological Technician I 17.58
>
> Archeological Technician II 19.69
>
> Archeological Technician III 24.35
>
> Cartographic Technician 24.63
>
> Civil Engineering Technician 22.56
>
> Computer Based Training (CBT) Specialist/Instructor 22.93
>
> Drafter I 13.97
>
> Drafter II 14.41
>
> Drafter III 19.00
>
> Drafter IV 24.35
>
> Engineering Technician I 12.73
>
> Engineering Technician II 15.82
>
> Engineering Technician III 18.41
>
> Engineering Technician IV 23.37
>
> Engineering Technician V 30.52
>
> Engineering Technician VI 34.69
>
> Environmental Technician 22.51
>
> Flight Simulator/Instructor (Pilot) 29.50
>
> Graphic Artist 21.01
>
> Instructor 18.59
>
> Laboratory Technician 13.50
>
> Mathematical Technician 25.49
>
> Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 15.17
>
> Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 18.23
>
> Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 22.69
>
> Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 23.62
>
> Photooptics Technician 22.51
>
> Technical Writer 20.66
>
> Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 18.59
>
> Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 18.59
>
> Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 18.59
>
> Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 22.49
>
> Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 29.96
>
> Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air and Surface Programs (3) 14.86
>
> Weather Observer, Senior (3) 18.03
>
> Weather Observer, Upper Air (3) 14.86

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**Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations**

> Bus Driver 13.90
>
> Parking and Lot Attendant 7.36
>
> Shuttle Bus Driver 8.93
>
> Taxi Driver 8.01
>
> Truckdriver, Heavy Truck 14.18
>
> Truckdriver, Light Truck 9.96
>
> Truckdriver, Medium Truck 12.80
>
> Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 14.85
>
> ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: Life, accident, and health insurance plans, sick
leave, pension plans, civic and personal leave, severance pay, and
savings and thrift plans. Minimum employer contributions costing an
average of \$2.56 per hour computed on the basis of all hours worked by
service employees employed on the contract.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a
contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 10 years, and 4 after 20 years.
Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the
present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the
predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same
Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

> HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year\'s Day,
> Martin Luther King Jr.\'s Birthday, Washington\'s Birthday, Memorial
> Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans\' Day,
> Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for
> any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with
> a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)
>
> THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE PARENTHESES AFTER THEM RECEIVE THE
> FOLLOWING BENEFITS (as numbered):
>
> 1\) Does not apply to employees empl\~fna-bona fide executive,
> administrative, or professional capacity as defined and delineated in
> 29 CFR 541. (See CFR 4.156)
>
> 2\) APPLICABLE TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ONLY - NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL:
> An employee is entitled to pay for all work performed between the
> hours of 6:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. at the rate of basic pay plus a night
> pay differential amounting to 10 percent of the rate of basic pay.
>
> 3\) WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night
> as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential
> and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked
> between 6pm and 6am. If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week)
> and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid
> at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic
> rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e.
> occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is
> considered overtime work).
>
> HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL: An 8 percent differential is applicable to
> employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of
> hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordinance,
> explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as
> screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordance,
> explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black
> powder and photofIash powder. All dry-house activities involving
> propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation,
> demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance,
> explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving
> regrading and cleaning of artillery ranges.
>
> A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a
> position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or
> in close proximity to ordance, (or employees possibly adjacent to)
> explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury
> such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in
> the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like;
> minimal damage to Immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being
> used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and

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hauling of ordance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other
than small arms ammunition, These differentials are only applicable to
work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordance,
explosives, and incendiary material differential pay.

\*\* UNIFORM ALLOWANCE \*\*

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this
contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the
employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such
uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms
is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost
reduces the hourly rate below that required, by the wage determination.
The Department of Labor will accept payment In accordance with the
following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees
with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse
employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where
uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the
employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage
determination shall (in .the absence of a bona fide collective
bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing
of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all
employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of \$3.35 per week
(or \$.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms
furnished are made of \"wash and wear\" materials, may be routinely
washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any
special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial
laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set
by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or
by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be
reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

\*\* NOTES APPLYING TO THIS WAGE DETERMINATION \*\*

Source of Occupational Title and Descriptions:

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in
the \"Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations,\" Fourth Edition,
January 1993, as amended by the Third Supplement, dated March 1997,
unless otherwise indicated. This publication may be obtained from the
Superintendent of Documents, at 202- 783-3238, or by writing to the
Superintendent of Documents. U,S, Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402. Copies of specific job descriptions may also be
obtained from the appropriate contracting officer.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE
{Standard Form 1444 (SF 1444)}

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee
which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the
contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any
classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the
contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e.. appropriate
level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the
classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes
of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe
benefits as are determined. Such conforming process shall be initiated
by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such
unlisted class(es) of employees. The conformed classification, wage
rate, and/or fringe benefits shall be retroactive to the commencement
date of the contract. {See Section 4.6 (C)(vi)} When multiple wage
determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF 1444 should be
prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be
conformed,

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1\) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a
conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2\) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report
listing in order proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade
equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job
description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including
information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized
representative of the employees involved, or where there is no
authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should
be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such
unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3\) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly
submits a report of the action, together with the agency\'s
recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the
contractor and the

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employees, to the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, for review. (See section
4.6(b)(2) of Regulations 29 CFR Part 4).

4\) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves,
modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency
contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional
time will be required to process the request.

5\) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the
contractor. 6) The contractor informs the affected employees.
Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF 1444 or
bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the \"Service Contract Act
Directory of Occupations\" (the Directory) should be used to compare job
definitions to insure that duties requested are not performed by a
classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is
not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class
is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not
be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications
listed in the wage determination.