Federal Funding Fundamentals: Davis-Bacon and Related Acts for Local Governments

Published for Coates' Canons on January 30, 2026.

Enacted in 1931, the Davis-Bacon Act applies when the federal government or the District of Columbia is a party to construction or repair contracts in excess of $2,000. 40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq. Under the Act, prime contractors and any lower-tier … Read more

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