Funding trigger
Does EPA SRF funding trigger Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?
Yes. Construction of treatment works and drinking-water infrastructure assisted by the Clean Water or Drinking Water State Revolving Funds is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.
Short answer
Yes. Construction of treatment works and drinking-water infrastructure assisted by the Clean Water or Drinking Water State Revolving Funds is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.
How the requirement attaches
Congress has applied Davis-Bacon to SRF-assisted construction through the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act amendments, and annual appropriations, so laborers and mechanics must be paid the DOL prevailing wage for the locality.
Bid-file implication
Use the incorporated wage determination and keep certified payroll — SRF loans still carry Davis-Bacon even though the borrower is a local utility.
Guardrail
This page is an estimator aid, not an official determination. Confirm the wage determination incorporated into the specific contract, and any state schedule named by the owner, before submitting a bid.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does EPA SRF funding require Davis-Bacon prevailing wages?
Yes. Construction of treatment works and drinking-water infrastructure assisted by the Clean Water or Drinking Water State Revolving Funds is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.
What happens when both federal and state prevailing wage apply?
When a project is covered by both the federal Davis-Bacon wage determination and a state prevailing wage schedule, the contractor generally must pay the higher of the two total hourly obligations for each classification.
Do I still need certified payroll?
Yes. Covered contractors and subcontractors must submit weekly certified payroll showing the classifications and rates paid.
Official sources