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Frequently Asked Questions

When should a notice of award include the Davis-Bacon Act provision?

A notice of award should only include the Davis-Bacon Act provision when the funding program's authorizing legislation specifically incorporates the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.

Does the Davis-Bacon Act apply to Fish and Wildlife Service financial assistance programs?

The majority of Fish and Wildlife Service grants programs are not Related Acts to the Davis-Bacon Act, therefore the Act does not apply to them.  

What Fish and Wildlife Service financial assistance awards are Related Acts to the Davis-Bacon Act?

1. Sandy Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 -2 and Division B: Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013.  
2. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Does a contract under a federal grant have to follow the Davis-Bacon Act?

The Davis-Bacon Act is not applicable to any passthrough funds (subawards or contracts) if the initial federal award is exempt for Davis-Bacon requirements. However, if a State has a prevailing wage law in place, there may be a requirement depending on that State’s legislation.

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Resources

2 CFR 200, Appendix II to Part 200 - Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards, here.  

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