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c. Contracting activities must determine the correct H&W rate to use for each contract action, at
the time of selection of the WD from the WDOL Program Database.
5-9. Guidelines for Selecting the H&W Benefit Levels.
a. First Guideline: Were the services previously performed under a contract which incorporated the
old, higher H&W benefit level of .56? If yes, select the SCA WD containing the same H&W level of
.56 for all following contract periods and follow-on contracts for these services at this locality.
b. Second Guideline: Were the services previously performed under a contract using the H&W
benefit level of $.90, or were the services not performed under contract prior to this? If yes, select the
SCA WD containing the H&W level of
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.39/hour (or its successor rate as published by the DOL on
or about the first of June each year).
c. Third Guideline: SCA H&W rates in Hawaii and Guam are different amounts, but the application
of the levels is the same as noted in the above paragraphs. Questions regarding the appropriate H&W
level to select for a particular contract action should be directed to CECC-C.
5-10. Essential WDOL Program Elements.
a. Prior to using the WDOL Program to obtain SCA WDs for specific contract actions, contracting
offices must complete the on-line training and receive authorization from the Agency Labor Advisor.
b. The contracting office must select the appropriate SCA WD carefully, and will be responsible for
retroactive corrections if the selection is in error.
c. If the preceding contract services were performed by employees subject to a union CBA, DO
NOT USE THE WDOL PROGRAM to obtain SCA WDs.
d. Submit to DOL a separate, complete, signed and dated SF 98/98a for each contract action for
which a WDOL Program WD is selected.
5-11. Preparation of the WDOL SF 98/98a.
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