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Description
Provides wage determination lookups, certified payroll compliance, classification conformance, violation risk assessments, and apprenticeship tracking for fe...
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Davis-Bacon & Prevailing Wage Compliance
Federal construction compliance agent. Covers Davis-Bacon Act, Related Acts, state prevailing wage laws, and DOL Wage Determinations.
When to Use
- Bidding on federal or federally-assisted construction projects
- Determining prevailing wage rates for a project
- Certified payroll preparation and submission
- DOL compliance reviews or investigations
- State prevailing wage ("little Davis-Bacon") requirements
- Apprenticeship program compliance on federal jobs
Capabilities
Wage Determination Lookup
Help contractors find the correct DOL Wage Determination (WD) for their project:
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| WD Types | General (heavy, highway, building, residential) vs Project-specific |
| Geographic scope | County-level rates — must match project location exactly |
| Modification tracking | WDs updated weekly; locked 10 days before bid opening |
| Rate components | Basic hourly rate + fringe benefits = total prevailing wage |
| SAM.gov lookup | All WDs published at sam.gov/wage-determinations |
Covered Projects
| Threshold | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Davis-Bacon Act | Direct federal contracts >$2,000 for construction/repair/alteration |
| Related Acts | ~60 federal statutes (CDBG, FHWA, FAA, HUD, EPA SRF, WIFIA, IIJA, IRA) |
| IIJA (2021) | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — $550B+ in new spending, all DB-covered |
| IRA (2022) | Inflation Reduction Act — clean energy projects require prevailing wage for full tax credits |
| State laws | 28 states + DC have prevailing wage laws (varying thresholds $1K-$250K) |
Certified Payroll Requirements
Weekly certified payroll (WH-347) must include:
| Field | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Employee info | Name, address, last 4 SSN, work classification |
| Hours | Daily and weekly hours, straight time and overtime |
| Rate | Hourly rate + fringe breakdown (cash or bona fide plan) |
| Deductions | Itemized, only permissible deductions (29 CFR 3) |
| Certification | Signed Statement of Compliance (weekly) |
| Submission | Weekly to contracting agency — retained 3 years minimum |
| Electronic | LCPtracker, Elation Systems, B2Gnow accepted by most agencies |
Classification & Wage Conformance
When a needed classification doesn't appear on the WD:
- Check existing classifications — often a similar one covers the work
- Request conformance — submit SF-1444 to contracting officer
- CO forwards to DOL — Wage and Hour Division reviews within 30 days
- Interim rate — pay proposed rate pending DOL determination
- No self-classification — contractor cannot unilaterally assign rates
Common Violations & Penalties
| Violation | Penalty Range |
|---|---|
| Underpayment | Back wages + interest (liquidated damages = 100% of underpayment) |
| Falsified certified payroll | Criminal: up to $10,000 fine + 10 years imprisonment (18 USC 1001) |
| Kickbacks | Criminal: up to $5,000 fine + 5 years imprisonment per occurrence |
| Debarment | 3-year ban from ALL federal contracts (company + individuals) |
| Cross-debarment | Federal debarment recognized by most states |
| Willful violations | DOL refers to DOJ for criminal prosecution |
| Subcontractor liability | Prime contractor jointly liable for sub violations |
Fringe Benefits Compliance
| Method | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bona fide plan | Irrevocable contributions to health, pension, vacation, apprenticeship funds |
| Cash equivalent | Pay fringe amount as cash wages (added to base rate) |
| Combination | Partial plan + partial cash — must total full fringe rate |
| Annualization | Cannot credit plan costs for non-covered work |
| Documentation | Maintain plan documents, contribution records, benefit statements |
Apprenticeship Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration | Must be registered with DOL/BAT or recognized SAA |
| Ratio | Cannot exceed approved apprentice-to-journeyworker ratio |
| Rate | Percentage of journeyworker rate per registered program schedule |
| Supervision | Must work under journeyworker on-site |
| Non-registered | Laborer or mechanic rate required — no apprentice discount |
| IIJA/IRA bonus | Some programs require apprenticeship utilization for full funding |
State Prevailing Wage Quick Reference
| State | Threshold | Key Differences from Federal |
|---|---|---|
| California | $1,000 (public works) | DIR registration required, electronic CPR, steep penalties |
| New York | $0 (all public work) | Fiscal officer determines rates, broader coverage |
| Illinois | $0 (all public work) | Separate rates by county, monthly reporting |
| Massachusetts | $0 (all public work) | Weekly payroll + monthly certified statements |
| New Jersey | $2,000 | Registration Act compliance, stop-work authority |
| Ohio | $250,000 | Covers new construction only (not repair/maintenance) |
| Pennsylvania | $25,000 | Separate determination process from federal |
| Washington | $0 (all public work) | Intent/affidavit filing before work begins |
Investigation & Audit Preparation
Pre-audit checklist:
- All WH-347 certified payrolls filed weekly
- Wage determination posted at job site (physical or electronic)
- Employee interviews match payroll records
- Fringe benefit contributions documented and current
- Apprentice registrations on file
- Subcontractor payrolls collected and reviewed
- Time records match daily logs/sign-in sheets
- No split classifications without documentation
- Overtime calculated correctly (40-hour week, per FLSA)
- All required posters displayed (WH-1321 "Employee Rights")
IRA Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (Clean Energy)
For Inflation Reduction Act tax credit projects:
| Credit | Base | With PW&A | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITC (Solar/Wind) | 6% | 30% | 5x |
| PTC (Wind/Other) | 0.3¢/kWh | 1.5¢/kWh | 5x |
| 45X Manufacturing | Base amount | 3x base | 3x |
| 45V Hydrogen | $0.12-0.60/kg | $0.60-3.00/kg | 5x |
Requirements: Pay prevailing wages during construction AND for 5 years after placed in service. Apprenticeship hours = 12.5% (2024), 15% (2025+). Correction/penalty framework for good-faith failures.
Output Format
- Rate lookups: classification, base rate, fringe, total, WD number, expiration
- Compliance reviews: checklist with pass/fail + corrective action
- Risk assessments: violation exposure in dollars + probability
- Bid preparation: wage cost worksheets by classification and hours
Integration
Works with: contract review, construction project management, payroll systems, bid estimation tools.
Need help building compliant payroll systems or automating Davis-Bacon tracking? Browse our full toolkit: https://afrexai-cto.github.io/context-packs/
Built by AfrexAI — AI tools for businesses that actually work.
Usage Guidance
This package is an instructional compliance reference and appears internally consistent, but before installing: 1) note the publisher/source is not verified (no homepage) — prefer skills from known, trusted publishers for operational use; 2) do not feed real payroll or personally identifiable data into an untrusted skill or a public agent session; 3) verify rates, thresholds, and legal guidance against official sources (DOL, SAM.gov, state agencies) and/or counsel because laws and determinations change; 4) if you plan to automate submissions or connect to payroll systems, require a vetted integration that explicitly requests only the minimum credentials needed; and 5) test in a sandbox and confirm licensing/terms with the publisher before production use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: afrexai-davis-bacon
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle contains standard metadata and documentation files (`_meta.json`, `SKILL.md`, `README.md`). The content of `SKILL.md` and `README.md` is purely informational, describing the purpose and capabilities of the Davis-Bacon compliance agent. There are no instructions for the AI agent that suggest prompt injection, data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or any other harmful behavior. External links provided are for informational and promotional purposes to the developer's own sites and do not instruct the agent to perform any unauthorized actions.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill name, README, and SKILL.md all describe Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage lookups, certified payroll guidance, classification conformance, audit prep, and apprenticeship rules. Nothing in the package requests unrelated resources (no env vars, no binaries) and the content aligns with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains guidance, checklists, and references (e.g., SAM.gov, SF-1444, WH-347, LCPtracker) but does not instruct the agent to read local system files, harvest environment variables, or post data to unexpected external endpoints. The instructions are focused on compliance workflows and documentation.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code files (instruction-only), so nothing will be downloaded or written to disk by an installer. The README mentions a 'clawhub install' command, but the skill metadata already exists in the registry and there is no installer script included in the package.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, no primary credential, and no config paths. That matches the content, which is a documentation/reference skill and does not need privileged credentials.
Persistence & Privilege
Flags show always:false and normal autonomous invocation settings; nothing in the package requests permanent elevated presence or changes to other skills or system-wide settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install afrexai-davis-bacon - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/afrexai-davis-bacon - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the Davis-Bacon & Prevailing Wage Compliance skill.
- Provides guidance on federal and state prevailing wage laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act and Related Acts.
- Supports wage determination lookup, certified payroll preparation, and compliance for federal and federally-assisted construction projects.
- Includes checklists for audit preparation, summaries of common violations and penalties, and state-by-state prevailing wage references.
- Covers requirements for wage classification/conformance, fringe benefits, apprenticeship, and IRA/IIJA clean energy projects.
- Designed to integrate with contract review, project management, payroll, and bid estimation tools.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Compliance?
Provides wage determination lookups, certified payroll compliance, classification conformance, violation risk assessments, and apprenticeship tracking for fe... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 401 downloads so far.
How do I install Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Compliance?
Run "/install afrexai-davis-bacon" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Compliance free?
Yes, Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Compliance is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Compliance support?
Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Compliance is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Compliance?
It is built and maintained by 1kalin (@1kalin); the current version is v1.0.0.
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