As used in this article, the term "public works"
shall mean any structure, building, monument, highway, road, guide
way, trail, viaduct, culvert, park grounds, park shelter, comfort
station, facility or other betterment, work, improvement or facility,
whether of a permanent or temporary nature, which is owned by the
County.
Every contract for the construction, reconstruction,
alteration, repair, improvement or maintenance of Public Works shall
comply with the provisions of the Act of March 3, 1978 (No. 3), known as the "Steel Products Procurement Act" and shall
comply with the provisions of August 15, 1961 (P.L. 97) as amended, known as the "Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act."
Every contract for the construction, reconstruction,
alteration, repair, improvement or maintenance of Public Works shall
be executed by the Chief Executive or an authorized representative
or delegate.