" 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.: 2015-4143 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 36 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 8/12/2026 _______________________________________|____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ State: New York Area: New York Counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie ____________________________________________________________________________________ **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing** OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE 01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 20.51 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 23.01 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 25.74 01020 - Administrative Assistant 35.93 01035 - Court Reporter 24.28 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 17.93 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 19.56 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 21.96 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 17.55 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 19.15 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 23.88 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 19.50 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 19.50 01111 - General Clerk I 18.07 01112 - General Clerk II 19.72 01113 - General Clerk III 22.12 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 23.71 01141 - Messenger Courier 18.12 01191 - Order Clerk I 21.00 01192 - Order Clerk II 22.91 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 20.44 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 22.86 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 25.48 01270 - Production Control Clerk 27.56 01290 - Rental Clerk 21.46 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 19.00 01311 - Secretary I 19.00 01312 - Secretary II 21.26 01313 - Secretary III 23.71 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 21.34 01410 - Supply Technician 35.93 01420 - Survey Worker 21.03 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 19.13 01531 - Travel Clerk I 18.42 01532 - Travel Clerk II 20.67 01533 - Travel Clerk III 23.12 01611 - Word Processor I 17.83 01612 - Word Processor II 20.00 01613 - Word Processor III 22.38 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 23.94 05010 - Automotive Electrician 25.32 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 23.77 05070 - Automotive Worker 23.77 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 20.79 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 26.68 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 23.77 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 26.68 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 19.17 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 22.42 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 23.77 05310 - Painter, Automotive 25.32 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 23.77 05370 - Tire Repairer 19.16 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 26.68 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 18.28 07041 - Cook I 20.94 07042 - Cook II 23.95 07070 - Dishwasher 16.63 07130 - Food Service Worker 17.43 07210 - Meat Cutter 22.17 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 21.40 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 23.57 09040 - Furniture Handler 13.97 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 22.33 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 16.91 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 19.77 09130 - Upholsterer 22.95 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 17.74 11060 - Elevator Operator 18.18 11090 - Gardener 26.04 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 18.18 11150 - Janitor 18.18 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 19.85 11240 - Maid or Houseman 17.18 11260 - Pruner 17.78 11270 - Tractor Operator 24.01 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 19.85 11360 - Window Cleaner 20.29 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 21.79 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 26.79 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 29.90 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 30.79 12020 - Dental Assistant 23.45 12025 - Dental Hygienist 45.95 12030 - EKG Technician 32.20 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 32.20 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 21.79 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 23.95 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 26.79 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 29.88 12100 - Medical Assistant 21.57 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 38.46 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 24.01 12190 - Medical Record Technician 26.86 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 21.69 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 55.44 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 14.02 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 15.77 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 17.21 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 19.31 12235 - Optical Dispenser 30.63 12236 - Optical Technician 23.95 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 19.40 12280 - Phlebotomist 22.14 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 41.15 12311 - Registered Nurse I 27.66 12312 - Registered Nurse II 33.83 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 33.83 12314 - Registered Nurse III 40.93 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 40.93 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 49.06 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 33.19 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 27.42 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 24.48 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 30.33 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 37.10 13041 - Illustrator I 25.40 13042 - Illustrator II 31.47 13043 - Illustrator III 38.49 13047 - Librarian 33.59 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 18.66 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems Administrator 30.33 13058 - Library Technician 21.27 13061 - Media Specialist I 21.88 13062 - Media Specialist II 24.48 13063 - Media Specialist III 27.30 13071 - Photographer I 21.73 13072 - Photographer II 24.30 13073 - Photographer III 30.10 13074 - Photographer IV 36.82 13075 - Photographer V 44.54 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 23.42 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 27.00 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 22.92 14042 - Computer Operator II 25.64 14043 - Computer Operator III 28.60 14044 - Computer Operator IV 31.77 14045 - Computer Operator V 35.18 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 22.83 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 22.92 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 31.77 14170 - System Support Specialist 35.18 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 34.78 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 42.07 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 50.42 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 34.78 15060 - Educational Technologist 38.42 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 50.42 15080 - Graphic Artist 31.24 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 50.42 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 50.42 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 50.42 15090 - Technical Instructor 30.08 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 36.80 15110 - Test Proctor 24.29 15120 - Tutor 24.29 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 17.56 16030 - Counter Attendant 17.56 16040 - Dry Cleaner 20.07 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 17.56 16090 - Presser, Hand 17.56 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 17.56 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 17.56 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 17.56 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 20.91 16220 - Tailor 21.74 16250 - Washer, Machine 18.40 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 35.87 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 41.94 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 24.47 21030 - Material Coordinator 27.56 21040 - Material Expediter 27.56 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 21.40 21071 - Order Filler 18.43 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 24.47 21110 - Shipping Packer 21.74 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 21.74 21140 - Store Worker I 17.01 21150 - Stock Clerk 22.30 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 24.47 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 24.47 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 38.63 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 31.37 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 37.34 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 38.63 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 40.10 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 26.82 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 35.45 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 31.37 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 35.45 23080 - Aircraft Worker 33.28 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic I 33.28 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic II 37.34 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 31.81 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 28.54 23125 - Cable Splicer 60.04 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 29.66 23140 - Carpet Layer 29.57 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 36.01 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 34.14 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 36.37 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 38.32 23260 - Fabric Worker 30.78 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 30.01 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 28.54 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 49.36 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 38.46 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 23.79 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 37.34 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 31.37 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 33.28 23391 - Gunsmith I 28.54 23392 - Gunsmith II 32.64 23393 - Gunsmith III 36.63 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning Mechanic 31.75 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning Mechanic (Research Facility) 32.84 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 32.36 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 37.79 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 36.63 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 34.76 23470 - Laborer 21.40 23510 - Locksmith 26.48 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 36.65 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 30.93 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 21.09 23591 - Metrology Technician I 36.63 23592 - Metrology Technician II 37.89 23593 - Metrology Technician III 39.34 23640 - Millwright 38.87 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 27.47 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 24.83 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 39.44 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 37.44 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 36.63 23850 - Rigger 36.63 23870 - Scale Mechanic 32.64 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 32.30 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 23.75 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 37.05 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 38.33 23950 - Telephone Lineman 42.07 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 28.55 23965 - Well Driller 36.63 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 36.63 23980 - Woodworker 28.54 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 21.87 24570 - Child Care Attendant 17.39 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 21.70 24610 - Chore Aide 18.07 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services Coordinator 21.87 24630 - Homemaker 21.87 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 32.03 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 30.35 25070 - Stationary Engineer 32.03 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 23.01 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 30.35 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 29.65 27007 - Baggage Inspector 18.73 27008 - Corrections Officer 30.56 27010 - Court Security Officer 32.96 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 20.94 27040 - Detention Officer 30.56 27070 - Firefighter 35.16 27101 - Guard I 18.73 27102 - Guard II 20.94 27131 - Police Officer I 33.86 27132 - Police Officer II 37.61 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 21.82 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 23.66 28043 - Carnival Worker 16.16 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 20.84 28310 - Lifeguard 15.61 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 23.31 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 17.02 28515 - Recreation Specialist 28.88 28630 - Sports Official 18.57 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 27.06 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 33.00 29020 - Hatch Tender 33.00 29030 - Line Handler 33.00 29041 - Stevedore I 31.10 29042 - Stevedore II 35.12 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 48.01 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 33.11 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 36.46 30021 - Archeological Technician I 20.02 30022 - Archeological Technician II 22.39 30023 - Archeological Technician III 27.74 30030 - Cartographic Technician 27.74 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 35.98 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 30.72 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 33.92 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 20.02 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 22.39 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 24.96 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 30.72 30081 - Engineering Technician I 19.42 30082 - Engineering Technician II 21.78 30083 - Engineering Technician III 24.37 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 30.19 30085 - Engineering Technician V 36.93 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 44.69 30090 - Environmental Technician 31.25 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 27.74 30210 - Laboratory Technician 30.80 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 37.88 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 41.84 30240 - Mathematical Technician 28.89 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 23.55 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 29.17 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 35.68 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 43.18 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 33.92 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 27.74 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 33.92 30461 - Technical Writer I 29.57 30462 - Technical Writer II 36.17 30463 - Technical Writer III 43.76 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 30.51 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 36.92 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 44.25 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 30.51 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 30.51 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 30.72 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 37.37 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or Surface Programs (see 2) 24.96 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 27.74 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 36.92 31020 - Bus Aide 17.67 31030 - Bus Driver 25.00 31043 - Driver Courier 18.88 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 15.95 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 18.24 31310 - Taxi Driver 15.37 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 20.48 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 22.09 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 29.19 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 29.19 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 18.00 99030 - Cashier 16.49 99050 - Desk Clerk 17.62 99095 - Embalmer 36.35 99130 - Flight Follower 30.51 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 19.00 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 20.60 99260 - Marketing Analyst 36.61 99310 - Mortician 36.35 99410 - Pest Controller 21.82 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 16.03 99710 - Recycling Laborer 26.51 99711 - Recycling Specialist 32.07 99730 - Refuse Collector 23.75 99810 - Sales Clerk 17.03 99820 - School Crossing Guard 19.26 99830 - Survey Party Chief 34.15 99831 - Surveying Aide 20.36 99832 - Surveying Technician 31.06 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 21.06 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 26.12 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 21.06 Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.65 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: HEALTH & WELFARE: $5.92 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $236.80 per week or $1,026.13 per month HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $5.42 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $216.80 per week, or $939.46 per month* *This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA- covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706. VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 8 years, 4 weeks after 15 years, and 5 weeks after 25 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 eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence 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 NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: This wage determination does not apply to any individual employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. (See 41 C.F.R. 6701(3)). Because most Computer Systems Analysts and Computer Programmers who are paid at least $27.63 per hour (or at least $684 per week if paid on a salary or fee basis) likely qualify as exempt computer professionals under 29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1) and 29 U.S.C. 213(a)(17), this wage determination may not include wage rates for all occupations within those job families. In such instances, a conformance will be necessary if there are nonexempt employees in these job families working on the contract. Job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, and are not determinative of whether an employee is an exempt computer professional. To be exempt, computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements must also have a primary duty that consists of: (1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications; (2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications; (3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or (4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400). Any computer employee who meets the applicable compensation requirements and the above duties test qualifies as an exempt computer professional under both section 13(a)(1) and section 13(a)(17) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2006-3 (Dec. 14, 2006)). Accordingly, this wage determination will not apply to any exempt computer employee regardless of which of these two exemptions is utilized. 2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND 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 ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash 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 re-grading 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 ordnance, (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 hauling of ordnance, 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 ordnance, 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. ** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS ** The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the """"Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"""", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated. ** 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 (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). 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 the 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 employees, to the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). 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 Division's decision to the contractor. 6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)). 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"""" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure 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 (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1))."" "