Federal Davis-Bacon rules govern North Carolina since it is a Davis-Bacon state. While Prevailing Wage rates are good for the life of the project and do not have a pre-determined increase, special determinations can be requested by the awarding body on a per project basis. Please note, the special determination process will take at least 30 days.  The special determinations are specific to your particular Prevailing Wage job, and may include pre-determined increases.  The North Carolina contractors will be provided with the special determinations by the awarding body or contracting agency.