Davis-Bacon Compliance

​Davis‑Bacon Compliance Services for Construction Projects

ARTOVIA combines expertise in both Davis‑Bacon compliance and construction. We understand Davis‑Bacon requirements and how construction work is actually performed in the field. This helps us identify worker misclassifications and other compliance issues early, reducing the risk of findings, restitution, payment delays, and other enforcement actions.

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We provide Davis‑Bacon compliance consulting services for contracting agencies, engineers, architects, contractors, and accountants involved in federally funded construction projects. 

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We work with all types of Davis-Bacon covered construction projects that are funded from a variety of federal sources such as HUD, EPA, USDOT, DOE, DOD and U.S. Department of Education among others.

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Preconstruction

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Prior to construction, we confirm inclusion of the correct Davis‑Bacon wage determination and required Davis-Bacon provisions in bid and construction documents. We advise contractors and subcontractors on their Davis‑Bacon responsibilities and requirements and help establish compliance procedures and reporting processes prior to the start of construction.

We review scopes of work, labor classifications, and wage rates for alignment with the wage determination, identify potential classification gaps and the need for additional classifications, and verify proper flow‑down of provisions and prevailing wages to subcontracts. We also review proposed fringe benefits, apprentices, and deduction authorizations for Davis‑Bacon compliance.

Based on this review, we identify potential compliance issues and provide recommended corrective actions prior to submission of the first certified payroll, reducing the risk of worker misclassifications, underpayments, findings, and restitution.

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Construction and Closeout

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During construction, we monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance through review of certified payrolls, on‑site posting verification, and labor interviews. We identify non‑compliance issues and ensure they are resolved promptly.

Misclassification of workers is a common issue that can result in significant underpayment. We compare actual work performed to classifications and wage determinations, identify misclassifications, and ensure workers are properly compensated.

We also support contractors by preparing and reviewing certified payrolls and assisting with monitoring lower tier subcontractor compliance.

We maintain records, prepare enforcement reports, support audits and agency reviews, and assist with project closeout and funding agency and Department of Labor (DOL) documentation.​​​​​

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