What is required of a Contractor once they are awarded a Public Works Contract?
  • Pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with RCW 39.12 – including filing Intents to Pay Prevailing Wages and Affidavits of Wages Paid.
  • Provide the City of Anacortes proof of insurance and additional insured endorsements as required in the contract documents.
  • Ensure that the Contractor and any subcontractors are current on Industrial Insurance Premiums with Labor and Industries (payment may be withheld until resolution of incomplete or unpaid premium reports).
  • Provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each for 100% of the contract amount (including taxes).
  • Provide a signed Certificate of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes.
  • Have a current City of Anacortes business license or obtain one before beginning work.
  • Ensure that the Contractor and any subcontractors are current with Department of Revenue taxes.
  • Ensure that the Contractor and any subcontractors are current with Department of Employment Security taxes.

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1. What is Public Work?
2. What is required of a Contractor once they are awarded a Public Works Contract?
3. When will I get my retainage back?
4. What do I need to bid on a Public Works project?
5. Why are bonds required?
6. What is retainage?
7. What is prevailing wage?
8. What is a Notice of Completion?
9. Are prevailing wages required for non-standard items?