The Davis Bacon Act requires that all contractors and subcontractors performing construction, alteration and repair (including painting and decorating) work under federal or District of Columbia contracts in excess of $2,000 pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage and fringe benefits for the geographic location.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Interim Davis Bacon Act Guidance (PDF)(17 pp, 438 K)