Public Works and Apprenticeship Application
The Public Works and Apprenticeship Application (PWAA) is the new online database exchange between the New Mexico Department Workforce Solutions and apprenticeship programs, contractors, and contracting agencies. The PWAA is an interactive tool providing many self-service activities including: registering apprentices; issuing apprentice certifications; entering wage decision requests; completing public works paperwork; making apprenticeship contributions; and contractor registration/renewals.
Contractors and contracting agencies will need to create an administrator account and then will be able to create various roles and accounts for any individuals who are authorized to conduct business on behalf of your company.
If you have questions about account creation, system features, or changes in processes, contractors and contracting agencies are encouraged to contact the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Public Works Office at (505) 841-4400 or via email at public.works@dws.nm.gov.
For Public Works training please email public.works@dws.nm.gov or call (505)841-4410.
Online System
Public Works Prevailing Wage Rates
2024 Prevailing Wage & Fringe Benefit Rates
Public Works Wage Claim Form - PDF
Obras Publicas – Formulario de Reclamacion Pública y de Trabajadores - PDF
2023 Prevailing Wage & Fringe Benefit Rates
2022 Prevailing Wage & Fringe Benefit Rates
2021 Prevailing Wage & Fringe Benefit Rates
2020 Prevailing Wage & Fringe Benefit Rates
2019 Prevailing Wage & Fringe Benefit Rates
2018 Prevailing Wage & Fringe Benefit Rates
2017 Prevailing Wage & Fringe Benefit Rates
2016 Prevailing Wage & Fringe Benefit Rates
Rates for Wage Decisions Issued After September 23, 2015 Effective through December 31, 2015
Rates for Wage Decisions Issued Between January 1, 2015 through September 23, 2015
Wage Decisions
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Public Works Forms
Note: Some of these documents are in a PDF file format, so you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print the forms. The reader is free at adobe.com Attention: Contractors and all contracting tiers on a Public Works project must fill out the documents below and submit to the contracting agency:
Public Works and Apprenticeship and Training (PWAT) Forms
- Form A: Public Works Apprenticeship & Training Contribution Compliance Statement - (This form is now available on the new online system starting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. After logging into the online system select "Public Works" then click on "Public Works Apprenticeship & Training Fund" then click on "Apprenticeship Contribution")
- Form B: Apprenticeship & Training Contribution Compliance Statement for Approved Programs - PDF ( This form is now available on the new online system starting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. After logging into the online system select "Public Works" then click on "Public Works Apprenticeship & Training Fund" then click on "Apprenticeship Contribution Compliance")
Energy Transition Act Apprenticeship
Per New Mexico's Energy Transition Act (ETA), construction of a facility that generates electricity or transmits electricity for New Mexico retail customers shall employ apprentices from a registered program (NMSA 1978 § 62-13-16). Upon receipt of a funding award for such a project, the general contractor shall submit a Compliance Plan to the Department of Workforce Solutions (11.2.3.29 NMAC).
Statutes & Regulations
New Mexico State Statutes - https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/nav_date.do
- Click on the link above, then enter "Chapter 13 - Public Purchases and Property" into the search bar on that page.
Federal Davis-Bacon - http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts/dbra.htm