IDOL Services
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PREVAILING WAGE ACT
PUBLIC BODY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Must every political subdivision file an ordinance/resolution independent of other public bodies?
Yes. The Act applies to all public bodies, including the State, and "every county, city, town,
village, township, school district, irrigation, utility, reclamation improvement or other district and every other political
subdivision, district or municipality of the state whether such political subdivision, municipality or district operates
under a special charter or not". For more information, click here 820 ILCS 130/9.
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• Where are public bodies to send the certified copy of their June ordinance/resolution?
One copy should be sent to each of the following agencies:
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Secretary of State
Index Division
111 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62756-0001
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Illinois Department of Labor
Conciliation/Mediation Division
900 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62704-2725
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• Am I required to provide notice that prevailing wage is required on a project?
Yes. The public body that awards the project is required to provide contractors with written notification that prevailing wage is required. If the public body fails to provide
proper written notice, the public body will be liable for any interest, penalties and fines assessed by the Department. Similarly, contractors that fail to properly notify their
subcontractors that a project is subject to prevailing wage requirements will be liable for any interest, penalties or fines assessed by the Department.
For more information, click here 820 ILCS 130/4.
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Sample language for proper written notification can be found here.
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