In support of the fair and accurate application of Davis–Bacon wage determinations, the official process for requesting a re-evaluation of construction wage classifications or rates is outlined below. The form is attached for your reference or may be accessed here or on the IMUD Website under “Forms.”
Purpose
To ensure that employees performing construction work under Davis–Bacon coverage have a clear and consistent process for requesting review and potential reclassification of their work assignments.
Scope
This process applies to all LLNL personnel subject to Davis–Bacon wage requirements on covered projects.
Re-evaluation Request Process
Identify Concern
If an employee believes their work has been misclassified or assigned an incorrect wage determination, they may initiate a request for re-evaluation.
Complete the Re-evaluation Form
Use the “Construction Wage Rate Requirements Re-evaluation Request Form”
Include all required fields:
Work Order job description
Submitter information (name, title, contact info, date)
Supervisor and manager names
Detailed justification for the request
List of supporting documentation (attach as needed)
Note: The Work Order must be in Planning or Hold status and comply with Work Control procedures to be eligible for re-evaluation in EAM.
(The form can only be completed while connected to the servers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.)
Submit the Form
After completing the form, click “Submit,” and an email will be automatically generated to: davisbaconadmin@llnl.gov
The appropriate union steward, payroll supervisor, and RI should be copied on the submission.
Administrative Review
The Davis–Bacon Administrator will review the submission, evaluate the scope of work, and determine if reclassification is warranted.
The outcome will be communicated directly to the employee, union steward, supervisor, and RI.
Escalation (if applicable)
If the employee disagrees with the determination, the matter will be escalated to the Labor Field Office (LFO) for a final ruling.
The final decision will be documented and shared with all parties involved.
Timecard Review
If the outcome requires wage adjustments, timecard records will be reviewed and corrected as necessary.
Closeout
The process is concluded once all decisions and adjustments are finalized.
Contact
For questions about this process or help completing the form, please get in touch with the Davis–Bacon Manager at davisbaconadmin@llnl.gov.
We appreciate your attention to proper classification and wage compliance on all Davis–Bacon covered projects.
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