1. Purpose
   1. Wayne State University requires all project contractors, including subcontractors, who provide labor on University construction and construction-like projects to compensate laborers and mechanics at a rate no less than the wage and fringe benefit rates as determined in accordance with applicable Michigan law, or in the absence of or inapplicability of Michigan law, by Davis Bacon Act wage determinations for the locality in which the work is to be performed.  This includes, but is not limited to University projects for new construction, renovation, repair, demolition, painting and installation of furniture or equipment where a construction trade is used (i.e. installation of audiovisual equipment or furniture requiring electrical or carpentry work).
         
2. Delegation Of Authority
   1. The Associate Vice President of Procurement is responsible for making available to all potential University contractors and, if requested by the applicable contractor or subcontractor, to the contractor's subcontractors a copy of thewage and fringe benefit rate schedules for the project.
   2. The Associate Vice President of Facilities & Planning & Management and the Associate Vice President of Procurement have the authority to enforce this policy with contractors, whether such contractors are providing services directly to the University as prime contractors or when acting as subcontractors.
         
3. Duration
   1. This delegation is revocable by the president at any time and without notice.
         
4. Effective Date
   1. This university policy is effective upon issuance.
   2. This University Policy supersedes University Policy 2018-2, Second Release.

Signed by President Kimberly Andrews Espy, July 24, 2024