As a little Davis-Bacon state, Alabama is governed by federal Davis Bacon rules. In general, determinations have no pre-determined increases – the prevailing wages are good for the life of the project. However, special determinations can be requested by the awarding body on a per project basis. If a special determination is requested, please be advised that this process takes at least 30 days.  These special determinations will be specific to your particular DBRA job, and could contain pre-determined increases.  The contracting agency or awarding body will provide the contractors with these special determinations.