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Here are common questions Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) users have asked. They are organized in the following categories:

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To view approved forms, perform the following steps:

  1. Click this link, http://www.lni.wa.gov, or enter this address in your browser Address box and then press ENTER, or click the Go button.
  2. From the Labor & Industries home page, click Trades & Licensing.
  3. Within the left-side navigation menu, click Prevailing Wage.
  4. Under Prevailing Wage, click Intents & Affidavits.
  5. Under Intents & Affidavits, click View Approved Intents & Affidavits.
  6. Click View Approved Prevailing Wage Intents & Affidavits again on the next page.
  7. You can search for a form, by entering the form ID number; in the Form Type drop-down menu, click the selection for form type (Intent, Affidavit, or both), and then click Search.
  8. If you do not know the form ID number, proceed to next step.
  9. From the Value drop-down menu for Form Type, click to select Intents, Affidavits, or Intents and Affidavits.
  10. In one or more of the Value text boxes, enter your search criteria: Company Name. etc.; from the Match by drop-down menu, click to select Exact Match, Begins with or Contains, and then click Search.
  11. To sort the search results, use the Sort text boxes, enter the number you wish to sort by from 1-4 in the box on the row of that search criteria. For example, if you want your search results to sort first by County (A-Z), enter a 1 in the Sort text box of the County row.

Getting Started: Creating Intents & Affidavits Forms Online

To create a new Intent form, perform the following steps:

  1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
  2. From Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click Create a New Intent.
  3. Under COMPANY, click the Select Company Name button, and then click the line with your Company Name in it to paste it on to the form.
  4. Under PROJECT, click Select Public Agency. Enter the name in the dialogue box. Then click on the correct agency name to paste it on to the form.
  5. Complete the remaining fields.
  6. Dates must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format.
  7. Click the Select Prime Contractor Name button. Enter the name in the dialogue box. Then click on the correct company name to paste it on to the form.
  8. Complete the remaining fields, including the Owner/Operator box by entering the number of owners on the job.
  9. Under EMPLOYEES' WAGES, click Select Journey Level Trade of employees who will work on the project.
  10. Click to select all desired occupations, and then specify the number of workers needed. Click the Paste Selection button or press ENTER.
  11. From the Wage 00.00, Fringe 00.00, and # of workers text boxes, enter hourly wage, hourly fringe amount, and the number of workers for each occupation.
  12. To save a draft copy (recommended), click Save Without Submitting. Review the form. When the form is complete and the information is correct, click Submit for Approval.
  13. In the Card Number text box, enter your credit card number.
  14. From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, click to select the month and year of your card expiration date.
  15. In the text boxes provided, enter your First Name, Last Name, Street/PO Box, City, State, and Zip Code.
  16. Click Submit.
  • Expand/collapse What do I do if the public agency I am looking for is not listed?
    Please double check the information you are entering to locate the public agency and try again. Also, try entering the first word in the public agencies title. For example if you are searching for KING COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, first try entering KING. If you are still unable to locate the public agency, please contact the Prevailing Wage Section by sending an e-mail to PW1@Lni.wa.gov, or call the Prevailing Wage Section at 360-902-5335.
  • Expand/collapse Can I use the system if I don't have a contractor's registration number?
    Yes. You can use the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system without a contractor's registration license number if you perform service type work such as Building Services, Surveying, and Truck Driving. When you register without a contractor's registration license number, the registration is automatically submitted as a non-contractor registration. The non-contractor registration requires manual approval. Please contact the Prevailing Wage Section by sending an e-mail to PW1@Lni.wa.gov, or call the Prevailing Wage Section at 360-902-5335 for manual approval.
  • Expand/collapse How do I create a new Affidavit form?

    To create a new Affidavit form, perform the following steps:

    1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click Generate New Affidvit from an Intent.
    3. Find the Intent that you need to generate an affidavit from. The list of approved Intent forms defaults to those filed during the current year. Thus, on June 10, 2009 only forms filed June 10, 2008 through June 10, 2009 will appear. You may change the date range by using the From Date and Thru Date text boxes at the top of the page.
    4. Select the Intent by clicking anywhere on the line. When the form has opened this will bring up floating yellow button with two sides, one saying "Generate Affidavit" (from the Intent) and the other side saying "Print".
    5. Select "Generate Affidavit".
    6. Complete the remaining fields which includes: the Project Completion date, and the Owner/Operator box by entering the number of owners on the job.
    7. If your company hired subcontractors, click on "Select Subcontractors". Enter the name in the dialogue box. Then click on the correct company name to paste it on to the form. Repeat this process to list all subcontractors.
    8. If you hired additional employees that are not already listed, click Select Journey Level Trade to list the employees who performed work on the project.
    9. Click to select all desired occupations, and then specify the number of workers needed. Click the Paste Selection button or press ENTER.
    10. From the Wage 00.00, Fringe 00.00, # of workers, and # of hours worked text boxes, enter hourly wage, hourly fringe amount, the number of workers for each occupation, and the hours worked by each.
    11. Under EMPLOYEES' WAGES, click Select Apprentice Trades of apprentices who performed work on the project.
    12. Click to select all desired occupations and stages of progression. You can assign multiple apprentices to each selected occupation and stage of progression.
    13. For Washington State Apprentices, select each apprentice by searching for an apprentice's name or registration number. For out-of-state apprentices list the name, registration number and select the state.
    14. For each apprentice, under FIRST DAY, LAST DAY, WAGE, and FRINGE text boxes, enter the first day on the project, the last day worked on th project, the hourly wage and hourly fringe benefits.
    15. To save a draft copy (recommended), click Save Without Submitting. Review the form. When the form is complete and the information is correct, click Submit for Approval.
    16. In the Card Number text box, enter the credit card number.
    17. From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, click to choose the expiration date.
    18. In the text boxes provided, enter your First Name, Last Name, Street/PO Box, City, State, and Zip Code.
    19. Click Submit.
  • Expand/collapse How do I generate an affidavit from an intent if I did not file the intent with my current Secure Access Washington (SAW) account?

    To access Intents that were created in an separate Secure Access Washington (SAW) account, a PWIA Administrator will need to link your current account to an older account, or an account created by a co-worker. If you filed the intent with a paper form, the affidavit will aslo require a paper form. To link accounts you may contact the Prevailing Wage Section by sending an e-mail to PW1@Lni.wa.gov, or call the Prevailing Wage Section at 360-902-5335. Please have the following information available when you call, or in the body of your e-mail.

    1. Company name.
    2. Company UBI number.
    3. Your current Log In ID. (This is the username that you use to access SAW.)
    4. The Intent ID number that you need to file an Affidavit from.
  • Expand/collapse How do I look up prevailing wage rates when I'm in the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system?
    To look up prevailing wage rates, perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click Look-up prevailing wage rates.
    3. From the Select an Effective Date drop-down menu, click to choose an effective date.
    4. From the Wage Rates by COUNTY drop-down menu, click to choose the desired county, and then click Journey Wages by County, or Apprentice Wages by County. A list of prevailing wages will display.
    5. The next selection allows you to view all journey wages for a single trade in all counties. You can also view all apprentice wages for a single trade in all counties.
  • Expand/collapse If I filed an Intent using the paper form, can I file the corresponding Affidavit online?
    No, when you file an Intent using the paper form, you will need to file the Affidavit with a paper form as well.
  • Expand/collapse How do I correct a mistake on a form that I submitted?
    To protect the integrity of a form once submitted, the department or customer cannot change it. A new form must be submitted with any corrections and another $40 processing fee paid. It is highly recommended that forms be saved as drafts, without submitting, and reviewed for correctness before submitting for approval.
  • Expand/collapse Why am I routed back to the User ID and Password prompt when I try to create a form?
    The most common reason is that your bookmark or favorite is no longer usable to log on to the application. A fresh link may be needed to log on. If you are still unable to log on, please contact the Prevailing Wage Section by sending an e-mail to PW1@Lni.wa.gov, or call the Prevailing Wage Section at 360-902-5335.

    • Managing Your Company Information

  • Expand/collapse How do I change incorrect company information?
    Company information is retrieved from the Contract Registration Information System (CRIS) database. In order to have your contractor registration or electrical licensing information changed, you will need to contact Contractor Registration and/or Electrical Licensing directly. Documentation may need to be submitted to make changes. Company information may include: address, mailing address, contractor registration number, doing business as, and business name.
    • Contact Contractor Registration at 800-423-7233 for changes to company information related to contractor registration.
    • Send an Electrical Licensing Request for Change of Address form (F500-044-000) for changes to company information related to electrical licensing information.
  • Expand/collapse How do I change the e-mail address where L&I sends my form approval notification?
    To change the e-mail address where L&I sends your form approval notifications and other notices, do the following:
    • Use the Maintain Contact Information section of the Prevailing Wage Intent and Affidavits system client account.
  • Expand/collapse How do I update my PWIA contact information?
    You cannot change your address as you have submitted on your contractor registration license. You must contact them to change contractor registration information. To update your contact information, perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click "Maintain Contact Information."
    3. From the Intents & Affidavits Contact Information Web page, under New Information, enter your new contact information. You can change your e-mail address and your telephone number.
    4. If you desire, in the optional Registration text box, enter an additional contractor registration number to use in conjunction with your PWIA registration.
    5. Click "Save Changes."

    • Managing Your Online Forms

  • Expand/collapse How do I find a list of forms that have been approved?
    To find a list of approved forms, perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click Your Approved Forms.
    3. A list of approved forms will display. Click the line for the one you want.
  • Expand/collapse How do I find a list of forms that have been submitted but are awaiting approval?
    To find a list of forms that have been submitted but are awaiting approval, perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click Your Submitted Forms.
    3. A list of submitted forms will display. Click the line for the one you want.
  • Expand/collapse What happened to the forms that no longer appear in My Approved Forms list?
    The list of approved forms defaults to those filed during the current month. Thus, on June 10, only forms filed June 1 through June 10 will appear. You may change the date range by using the From Date and Thru Date text boxes at the top of the page.
  • Expand/collapse How do I find a form that I have saved but not submitted?
    To find a form that has been saved (or returned), perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click Your Draft/Returned Forms.
    3. A list of draft or returned forms will display. Click the line for the one you want.
  • Expand/collapse How can I delete drafts of Intents and Affidavits that I created but do not intend to submit?
    To delete drafts of Intents and Affidavits that are created but are not intended for submission, perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to your Secure Access Washington (SAW) account and access your Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system service.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click "Your Draft/Returned Forms".
    3. Select the form to be deleted from the Draft/Returned Forms List.
    4. Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click "Delete Form".
    5. From the Microsoft Internet Explorer dialog box, click "OK".
  • Expand/collapse How do I find a form that has been returned for corrections?
    To find a form that has been returned (or saved as a draft), perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click Your Draft/Returned Forms.
    3. A list of draft or returned forms will display. Click the line for the one you want.
  • Expand/collapse How do I resubmit forms that have been returned for correction?
    To resubmit a form, perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click Your Draft/Returned Forms.
    3. Click on the form you would like to resubmit.
    4. Complete the requested changes, and then click Submit for Approval.

    • Help Troubleshooting Problems

  • Expand/collapse How do I report an error?
    To report an error, perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to the Prevailing Wage Intents and Affidavits (PWIA) system.
    2. From the Intents & Affidavits Main Menu, click Report an error.
    3. From the Intents & Affidavits System Error Reporting Web page, in the Enter the Problem Details Below text box, enter the details of the error you wish to report.
    4. Click Send Problem Report.
    5. If the error is within the PWIA application, please send an e-mail to PW1@Lni.wa.gov.
  • Expand/collapse When I scroll through the Journey Level Trades, I cannot paste the selections because the paste button will not activate. Why can't I select the trades?
    This issue can occur with telephone modem Internet access users. As stated in the eligibility requirements, the system may not be reliable for modem users because of the large amount of data and the data has not finished loading. Verify that the "Paste Selections" is visible at the top and the bottom of the list before clicking this button or the Enter key. The page will become active once it is fully loaded. Depending on the modem speed, you may still be able to use it. If the "Paste Selections" button at the bottom is not visible, the data has not finished loading. It is recommended that you switch to DSL or other broadband Internet access.

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