FAR 52.222-6 — Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Davis-Bacon Act)
Implements the Davis-Bacon Act — requires construction contractors on federally funded projects to pay laborers and mechanics at least the prevailing wage rates determined by the Department of Labor.
When This Clause Applies
Required in federal construction contracts over $2,000. State/local projects funded with federal money are also subject via the Davis-Bacon Related Acts.
What This Means for Contractors
Contractors must pay each worker classification no less than the locally-determined prevailing wage and fringe. Certified payrolls must be submitted weekly. Apprentices and trainees must be in registered programs. DOL investigations result in back-wages, contract termination, and potential debarment.
Common Pitfalls
- 1Misclassifying workers to use lower wage rates
- 2Failing to file weekly certified payrolls (form WH-347)
- 3Using non-registered apprentices at apprentice rates
- 4Not maintaining 3 years of payroll records
Related Topics
Related Clauses
Service Contract Labor Standards (Service Contract Act)
Implements the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act — requires contractors performing federal service contracts to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits per Department of Labor Wage Determinations.
Performance and Payment Bonds — Construction
Requires construction contractors to furnish performance and payment bonds (typically each at 100% of contract value) on contracts exceeding the Miller Act threshold ($150,000).
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