The prevailing wage statute, Ch 149, 27 applies to which type of contracts?

The prevailing wage statute, Chapter 149, Section 27, is specifically designed to ensure that workers on public construction projects are paid at least the prevailing wage rate for similar work in the area. This regulation applies to all public construction contracts, which include contracts for building, repairing, or improving public infrastructure or facilities.

By mandating that workers receive wages reflective of the local market, the statute helps to maintain fair labor standards and prevents underbidding by contractors who might otherwise pay lower wages. The law is in place to protect workers and ensure they receive fair compensation for their labor, corresponding to the standard rates within the community.

In contrast, private sector contracts, licensing agreements, and design contracts do not fall under the purview of this statute, as they do not involve public funds or projects that serve to benefit the general public directly. Hence, the applicability of the prevailing wage statute is confined strictly to public construction contracts.