Prevailing wage is a minimum compensation level set by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), by county, for construction activities related to public works. With some exceptions, Illinois Shines projects are subject to Prevailing Wage, and AVs are subject to applicable requirements, including submitting Certified Transcripts of Payrolls (CTPs). CTPs are the documentation required for Illinois Shines projects to demonstrate that Prevailing Wage was paid appropriately. The Illinois Shines program requires CTPs from the Illinois Department of Labor. CTPs from the United States Department of Labor are not accepted unless the AV can prove the project is subject to the Davis Bacon Act. No other documentation, including affidavits, are accepted for this requirement and should not be submitted. For more tips on CTP compliance, please visit the Prevailing Wage Requirements for Illinois Shines resource, Prevailing Wage Walkthrough Video, or the Prevailing Wage Hub page.
