Prevailing Wage

Section 526 Section 4.2560  Prevailing Wage a)         Responsible Vendors 1)         In order to be considered responsible under Section 4.2046, vendors of the following classifications of services must certify that wages to be paid to their employees are no less, and fringe benefits and working conditions of employees are not less favorable, than those prevailing in the locality where the proposed contract is to be performed: A)        Printing; B)        Janitorial cleaning services, window cleaning services, building and grounds services, site technician services, natural resources services, food services and security services having a total value of $2000 or more or $200 or more per month. 2)         This Section does not apply to services furnished under contracts for professional or artistic services or to vocational programs of training for person with physical or mental disabilities or to qualified not-for-profit agencies for persons with significant disabilities. b)         Vendors awarded contracts or subcontracts on university public works projects shall comply with the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act [820 ILCS 130]. c)         Prevailing wages, benefits and conditions will be determined by the Illinois Department of Labor.