As a Davis-Bacon state, South Carolina is governed by federal Davis Bacon rules. As a result, Prevailing Wage rates are good for the life of the project and determinations have no pre-determined increases. However, the awarding body can request special determinations on a per project basis. Please note: this process takes at least 30 days. The determinations are specific to the DBRA job in South Carolina and may contain pre-determined increases. The awarding body or contracting agency will provide the contractors with these special determinations.