Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 9.104 - Duty of the public body(a) It is the duty of the public body awarding a contract for public work to request the Secretary for determination of the general prevailing minimum wage rates to be paid workmen on the public work project. The request shall be made on forms issued for the purpose by the Department. A new request for predetermination shall be made if the contract is not awarded within 120 days from the determination date.(b) It is the duty of the public body to enforce the posting of wage rate determinations in accordance with the provisions of section 9 of the act (43 P. S. § 165-9) and § 9.108 (relating to posting of wage rates). The fiscal officer of the public body, the treasurer or other officer of the public body, charged with the custody and disbursement of the funds of the public body, shall ascertain that the wage rates as determined by the Secretary are paid and that the job classifications are maintained, otherwise it is his duty to hold up final payment and to inform the Secretary of the failure by the contractor or a subcontractor to comply with the act.