Whether it's Federal Davis-Bacon, a state-specific prevailing wage law, or both, it's important to recognize that all states have requirements governing proper payment to workers on public work projects. It is the responsibility of all those involved, whether you are a local agency, developer, general contractor, or subcontractor, to stay up to date with frequently changing prevailing wage requirements.
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According to Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries, prevailing wage rates are applicable to construction workers on all public works projects in Oregon that has a total project cost of over $50,000. The rates in effect at the time agency advertises the project are the rates to paid throughout the project. Contractors are responsible for filing a $30,000 public works bond with the Construction Contractors Bond (CCB) to participate in a project subject to prevailing wage. Subcontracts should include this bond requirement, as this pertains to all contractors, unless exempt.
