Davis Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) Compliance
Davis Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) Compliance & Resources
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) require contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded or assisted construction projects to pay their laborers and mechanics no less than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits for corresponding work on similar projects in the area.
This page offers information and tools to support DBRA compliance.
What is the DBRA?
The DBRA applies to all contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded or assisted contracts over $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings or public works.
It ensures workers are paid fair, local prevailing wages as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Who Must Comply with the DBRA?
- Prime contractors
- Subcontractors
- Project managers overseeing federally funded construction work
- Municipal staff administering public works funding
Important Resources & Links