Funding trigger
Does FAA AIP funding trigger Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?
Yes. Airport construction funded through the FAA Airport Improvement Program is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.
Short answer
Yes. Airport construction funded through the FAA Airport Improvement Program is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.
How the requirement attaches
The AIP statute requires Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance on AIP-funded airport development, so laborers and mechanics must receive at least the locality's determination rates.
Bid-file implication
Use the AIP wage determination incorporated into the sponsor's contract and keep certified payroll.
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 FAA AIP funding require Davis-Bacon prevailing wages?
Yes. Airport construction funded through the FAA Airport Improvement Program 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.
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