Determination Letter - Public Works Case No. 2018-032

Sep 20, 2026

Determination letter from the Director of Industrial Relations addressing whether the A.C. Bilbrew Library and Julian Dixon Library photovoltaic systems project in Los Angeles County is covered under California prevailing wage laws. Issued October 10, 2019 to Hearing Officer Steven A. McGinty pursuant to Labor Code section 1773.51 and California Code of Regulations title 8, section 16001(a). Summarizes relevant facts about the two libraries, the EEP123 work order solicitation and master agreement, and the contract and payment structure, concluding the project is a public work subject to prevailing wage requirements.

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Facts

A. A.C. Bilbrew and Julian Dixon Libraries

B. The Energy Efficiency Project Services Master Agreement and Work Order Solicitation Governing the Installation of the Photovoltaic Systems

C. The County’s Certificate of Acceptance and RBT Worker Records for the Installation of the Photovoltaic Systems

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Victoria Hassid, Chief Deputy Director Office of the Director 1515 Clay Street, 17th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Tel: (510) 286-7087 Fax: (510) 622-3265 October 10, 2019 Via E-Mail and U.S. Mail Steven A. McGinty Hearing Officer Office of the Director – Legal Unit Department of Industrial Relations 355 South Grand Avenue, Suite 1800 Los Angeles, California 90071 Re: Public Works Case No. 2018-032 A.C. Bilbrew Library and Julian Dixon Library Photovoltaic Systems County of Los Angeles Dear Mr. McGinty: This constitutes the determination of the Director of Industrial Relations regarding coverage of the above-referenced project under California’s prevailing wage laws, and is made pursuant to Labor Code section 1773.51 and California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 16001, subdivision (a) . This matter was referred to the Director for decision as part of a civil wage and penalty assessment appeal proceeding, wherein the question of coverage under prevailing wage laws was disputed. Based on my review of the facts ofthis case and an analysis of the applicable law, it is my determination that the construction and installation of the A.C. Bilbrew Library and Julian Dixon Library Photovoltaic Systems (Project) in the County of Los Angeles (County) is a public work subject to prevailing wage requirements. Facts A. A.C. Bilbrew and Julian Dixon Libraries. Built in 1974, the A.C. Bilbrew Library is located in an unincorporated area of the County called Willowbrook, northwest of Compton and south of the Watts neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles. The library was designed by Vincent Proby, an African-American architect, and is named for Madame A.C. Bilbrew, an African-American community leader, musician, and poet. Culver City Library was established April 1, 1915. As it grew in size over the years, the library moved to various locations throughout Culver City, but has been in its present location 1 Unless otherwise indicated, all further statutory references are to the Labor Code. Determination Letter to Steven A. McGinty Re: Public Works Case No. 2018-032 Page 2 since 1970. In January 2001, the Culver City Library was renamed the Culver City Julian Dixon Library in recognition of Julian Dixon, the representative for the 32nd United States Congressional District. Both libraries are part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library system, which is a special fund department of the County established in 1912 under the County Free Library Act.2 B. The Energy Efficiency Project Services Master Agreement and Work Order Solicitation Governing the Installation of the Photovoltaic Systems. On May 29, 2014, the County’s Internal Services Department issued “Work Order Solicitation EEP123” to solicit bids from qualified Energy Efficiency Project Services Master Agreement (Master Agreement) vendors to install photovoltaic systems at the County’s A.C. Bilbrew and Julian Dixon Libraries. On June 10, 2014, RBT Electric, Inc. executed a Master Agreement with the County, granting it qualified vendor status to bid on Work Order Solicitation EEP123 . Through Work Order Solicitation EEP123, the County solicited bids to install a rooftopmounted 120.7 kW photovoltaic system at the A.C. Bilbrew Library, and to install both a rooftopmounted 62.8 kW photovoltaic system and a parking lot canopy structure 54.9 kW photovoltaic system at the Julian Dixon Library. A Statement of Work for Work Order EEP123 describes the scope of work to be performed as follows: The Contractor shall be responsible for installation of the photovoltaic system, based upon the documents provided by the County for each facility. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying all of the information provided in the documents, complete final documentation to obtain permit(s) . All plan check fees shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. County will issue a no-fee letter to the Department of Public W

FAQs

What issue does this determination letter address?

It addresses whether the A.C. Bilbrew Library and Julian Dixon Library photovoltaic systems project is covered as a public work under California prevailing wage laws.

On what legal authorities is the Director’s decision based?

The determination is made under Labor Code section 1773.51 and California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 16001(a).

What is described about the EEP123 procurement and contract structure?

The letter describes Work Order Solicitation EEP123, a master agreement with vendor RBT Electric, and how work orders arise from a competitive process and payments depend on validly executed work orders and related documentation.

Sep 20, 2026

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