The Davis-Bacon Act, as amended, requires that each contract over $2,000 to which the United States or the District of Columbia is a party for the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings or public works shall contain a clause setting forth the minimum wages to be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics employed under the contract. Under the provisions of the Act, contractors or their subcontractors are to pay workers employed directly upon the site of the work no less than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits paid on projects of a similar character. The Davis-Bacon Act directs the Secretary of Labor to determine such local prevailing wage rates.

Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Resources

US Government Printing Office (GPO) - Browse the latest PA Wage Determinations
Wage Determinations Online.gov - Wage Determinations Online
US Government Printing Office (GPO) - Davis-Bacon Reference Material
US Department of Labor - Davis Bacon and Related Acts - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
US Department of HUD - Contractor's Guide to Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Requirements (PDF)
US Department of HUD - A Practical Guide for States, Indian Tribes and Local Agencies (PDF)
HUD - Office of Labor Relations - Labor Relations and Related Forms

Identify Character of Work for Applying Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations (Residential/Heavy/Highway)
All Agency Memorandum No.130 and Clarifications All Agency Memorandum No.131