LW-5
LWO – SUBCONTRACTOR DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE FORM
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL SUB CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO LWO
This form must be signed within 90 DAYS of the execution of the subcontract and RETAINED by
the PRIME CONTRACTOR.
TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE PRIME CONTRACTOR:
1. Company Name: ________________________________ Company Phone Number: _____________________
2. Company Address:
3. Awarding Department:
4. Project Name:
IF A SUBCONTRACTOR FAILS TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS FORM TO PRIME CONTRACTOR ON THE CITY CONTRACT,
THE PRIME CONTRACTOR MAY BE DEEMED TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE LWO AND SCWRO FOR FAILING TO ENSURE ITS
SUBCONTRACTOR’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORDINANCES. THIS MAY RESULT IN WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS DUE THE
PRIME CONTRACTOR, OR TERMINATION OF THE PRIME CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY.
THE PRIME CONTRACTOR MUST INFORM THEIR SUBCONTRACTORS OF THE FOLLOWING:
THE LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE (LWO) REQUIRES:
That a subcontractor (including a sublessee, a sublicensee, or a service contractor to a City financial assistance
recipient) that works on or under the authority of an agreement subject to Living Wage Ordinance (LWO)
must comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance unless specifically approved for an exemption.
THE LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE (LWO) REQUIRES THAT SUBJECT EMPLOYERS PROVIDE TO
EMPLOYEES:
As of July 1, 2016, a wage of at least
$11.27 per hour with health benefits
of $1.25 per hour, or
$12.52 per hour
without health benefits
(to be adjusted annually on July 1) (Regulation #4);
At least
12 compensated days off per year
for sick leave, vacation or personal necessity at the employee’s request
(pro-rated for part-time employees) (Regulation #4);
At least
10 additional days off per year of uncompensated time off
for sick leave (pro-rated for part-time
employees) (Regulation #4); and
Making
less than $12.00 per hour
information of their possible
right to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
and make available the forms required to secure advance EITC payments from the employer (Regulation #4).
THE LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE (LWO) ALSO REQUIRES EMPLOYERS:
To permit access to work sites for authorized City representatives to review the operation, payroll and related
documents, and to provide certified copies of the relevant records upon request by the City.
Not to retaliate
against any employee claiming non-compliance with the provisions of these Ordinances and to
comply with federal law
prohibiting retaliation for union organizing (Regulation #4). Refer to the LWO Rules and
Regulations, available from the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration, Office of Contract
Compliance (OCC) website - , for details regarding the wage and benefit requirements of the Ordinance.
TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE SUBCONTRACTOR:
1. Company Name: ________________________________ Company Phone Number: ______________________
2. Company Address:
3. Type of Service Provided by Subcontractor to Prime:
4. Amount of Subcontract: ____________________ Subcontract Start Date: ___/___/___ End Date: ___/___/___
By signing this Declaration of Compliance, the subcontractor certifies that it will comply with all applicable provisions of the SCWRO, LWO, and their
implementing Rules and Regulations, including any amendments or revisions to the Ordinances and Regulations.
Print Name of Person Completing This Form
Signature of Person Completing This Form
Title
Phone #
Date
Form OCC/LW-5, Rev. 6/16
OFFICE OF CONTRACT COMPLIANCE, EEOE SECTION: (213) 847-2625