Funding trigger
Does USDA Rural Development trigger Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?
Usually yes for the covered programs. Many USDA Rural Development construction programs are Davis-Bacon Related Act programs.
Short answer
Usually yes for the covered programs. Many USDA Rural Development construction programs are Davis-Bacon Related Act programs.
How the requirement attaches
Water and waste disposal, community facilities, and certain multifamily housing programs administered by USDA Rural Development carry Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements when federal grant or loan funds support the construction.
Bid-file implication
Ask the Rural Development state office whether the specific program obligates Davis-Bacon, then incorporate the wage determination before bid close.
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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 USDA Rural Development require Davis-Bacon prevailing wages?
Usually yes for the covered programs. Many USDA Rural Development construction programs are Davis-Bacon Related Act programs.
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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