tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post7098947329855705664..comments2024-01-25T05:35:55.975-08:00Comments on Mike Purdy's Public Contracting Blog: Prevailing Wages May Now Be Included by Reference Only in Bidding and Contract DocumentsMike Purdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239516189299153384noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-74495689463870596092012-08-11T13:21:36.841-07:002012-08-11T13:21:36.841-07:00Dave, According to WAC 296-127-010, in order to q...Dave, According to WAC 296-127-010, in order to qualify for the residential wage rates, the housing must be permanent housing, and, as you have pointed out, dorm rooms do not represent permanent housing. Here's the quote from the WAC with the other conditions as well: "Residential construction" means construction, alteration, repair, improvement, or maintenance of single family dwellings, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, and other residential structures not to exceed four stories in height, including basement, when used solely as permanent residences. It does not include the utilities construction (water and sewer lines), or work on streets, or work on other structures (e.g., for recreation and business.)" I hope this answers your question. Ultimately, the final decision is one to be made by the State Department of Labor and Industries.Mike Purdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239516189299153384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-29560412396929037352012-07-27T16:32:51.895-07:002012-07-27T16:32:51.895-07:00I would like to know if DORM ROOMS at WWU in Belli...I would like to know if DORM ROOMS at WWU in Bellingham WA would fall under RESIDENTIAL Prevailing wage . Can't find anything about dorm rooms. I wouldn't think so because it is not perement housing nor does it have kitchens in everyroom. thanksDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05462116044458787221noreply@blogger.com