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
Screening only—not a coverage determination, tax opinion, or legal advice. Confirm the program-specific rules, exceptions, contract clauses, incorporated wage determination, and any separate federal, state, or local requirements before bidding, paying workers, filing payroll reports, or claiming a tax benefit.
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?
Both regimes may impose requirements, but the answer is jurisdiction- and contract-specific. Compare the incorporated federal determination with the applicable state schedule, then verify classifications, fringes, overtime, apprentices, dates, exemptions, and contract clauses with the awarding agency or qualified adviser.
Do I still need certified payroll?
Covered DBRA contractors and subcontractors generally must submit weekly certified payroll showing the classifications and rates paid. Confirm the reporting clause in the specific contract.
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