Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA)

The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) apply to recipients and subrecipients of EPA grant awards when entering into and managing contracts with contractors and subcontractors in excess of $2,000. DBRA contractors and subcontractors must pay laborers employed under the contract no less than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits for corresponding work on similar projects in the area.

EPA grant recipients, subrecipients, prime contractors and subcontractors must include the link to the Contract Provisions for Davis-Bacon and Related Acts in all contracts that are subject to DBRA requirements. In addition, EPA recipients and subrecipients must include the link to DBRA Requirements for EPA Subrecipients in all EPA subawards that are subject to DBRA requirements.

Learn more from the following:

• Requirements for EPA Subrecipients
  Recipients of EPA subawards (including loans) are considered EPA subrecipients and are required to comply with DBRA when entering into and managing DBRA covered contracts in excess of $2,000. For more details, visit DBRA Requirements for EPA Subrecipients.
• Contract Provisions for Contractors and Subcontractors
  Links to contract provisions must be included in all contracts to which DBRA apply. Visit Contract Provisions for Davis-Bacon and Related Acts for details about the requirements.