8 Month Awarded Project List – May 2024 – December 2024

CURRENT PROJECT INFORMATION

The NNOECC reviews project information and contract awards that typically involve the work of operating engineers and contractors who are signatory to the Operating Engineers Local 3.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024

 In 2024, the Northern Nevada Operating Engineers Contract Compliance Fund, Inc., reviewed and monitored over 180 projects in Northern Nevada and filed 6 complaints with the Nevada Labor Commissioner and 8 letters notifying contractors and awarding bodies that the correct wages were not being paid.

• The activities of the Northern Nevada Operating Engineers Contract Compliance Fund, Inc. resulted in over $15,000 in additional wages being paid to employees working on public works projects in Northern Nevada.

• The Northern Nevada Operating Engineers Contract Compliance Fund, Inc. worked with Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 signatory contractors to adjust the 2024-2025 Nevada Prevailing Wage Rates.  

Training and Outreach

• Communicate compliance efforts and provide information to contractors and stakeholders on applicable federal and state laws and regulations and policy developments from various federal and state agencies to keep contractors informed about construction compliance.
• Assess compliance-related educational needs and oversee and conduct training for contractors and other stakeholders to assist them on compliance issues.

Monitoring and Oversight

• Monitor construction projects to ensure compliance with state prevailing wage requirements, federal Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Conduct field work and visit and inspect construction projects and prepare reports and findings related to compliance efforts.

Complaints and Other Actions

• File complaints and/or other actions with applicable federal and state agencies to enforce state prevailing wage laws, federal Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Pursue opportunities to expand union market share through legislative and administrative advocacy, compliance efforts, and working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders and affiliated entities and community partners to ensure alignment on key initiatives.