That's called a red herring. Your building is still being built by Manuel and Juan. But instead of the rate of 18 per hour their employer bids with normally, he is bidding with a number he can still make money on while they get paid 68 dollars an hour. So the government pays 10x what the private market does. I understand your confusion, I've been in construction my whole life.
Prevailing wage is yet another way our government wants our money
I know I want my building built by Manuel and Juan making six bucks an hour with no saftey and no skills.prevaling wage gets professionals.
That's called a red herring. Your building is still being built by Manuel and Juan. But instead of the rate of 18 per hour their employer bids with normally, he is bidding with a number he can still make money on while they get paid 68 dollars an hour. So the government pays 10x what the private market does. I understand your confusion, I've been in construction my whole life.