Prevailing Wage Audit Findings

The Washington State Auditor's Office issued a finding that the Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 12 did not comply with prevailing wage requirements on an $86,916 public works project for the construction and installation of a radio system. The District did not:

• Include the applicable prevailing wages in the bidding documents and contract.
• Obtain a copy of the the contractor's "Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages" and "Affidavit of Wages Paid".
• Have documentation demonstrating compliance with retainage requirements.