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Forward(Recorded Webinar) Davis-Bacon Act Requirements
This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.
Register now to receive access to the recorded webinar on March 18, 2026. Live webinar registrants will automatically receive access to the recorded webinar.
Are you planning construction work on your Head Start facilities paid for with federal grant dollars? Generally, the terms “construction and renovation projects,” involve a complicated, high-cost undertaking and grantees expect robust compliance requirements in projects with substantial financial investment. However, even relatively inexpensive work, such as a routine facility re-painting, will trigger demanding requirements in the Davis-Bacon Act, which covers minor projects in excess of $2,000.
For Head Start programs, it may be difficult to know what projects fall under Davis-Bacon purview and what is excluded from coverage. Agencies often wonder when these requirements apply in various circumstances such as HVAC or playground installations, or whether Davis-Bacon requirements still apply in the case of emergencies. If Davis-Bacon does apply, Head Start programs must ensure that all laborers and mechanics are paid “locally prevailing wages” (as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor), and that contractors meet specific payment, signage and reporting requirements.
In this webinar, we'll provide an overview of the Davis-Bacon Act and discuss the answers to recurring questions including:
- What are the key Davis-Bacon Act requirements for Head Start programs?
- What do you need to know about laborers and mechanics, payroll certifications, and required contract clauses?
- How do you ensure laborers and mechanics are paid locally prevailing wages?
- How do you maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon Act requirements?
- What are the consequences of non-compliance?
Target Audience
- Facility Managers
- Executive Directors
- Head Start Directors
- Senior management and staff
Learning Objectives
After this webinar, you will be able to:
- Understand Davis-Bacon Act requirements in Head Start
- Learn how to obtain the prevailing wage determinations for your location
- Identify key strategies to maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon Act requirements
Ted Waters
Serving as Managing Partner of the firm and a member of the Health Care and Federal Grants practice groups, Ted is a national authority in the area of federal grants, particularly in the health and community service spheres. He advises clients on all aspects of program requirements, including issues such as cost-based reimbursement, governance and the never-ending list of grant administration matters. Ted’s experience in financial, cost reporting, reimbursement, and administrative issues is widely recognized and he routinely handles government audits, internal investigations, and litigation. [Full Bio]
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Available Credit
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Price
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