Colorado's prevailing wage law applies to state-funded construction projects with a total cost of $500,000 or more. The Department of Personnel and Administration sets wage rates, while CDLE enforces compliance. Contractors must use LCPtracker for weekly certified payroll submissions.
Colorado has an active prevailing wage law (Colorado Prevailing Wage Act). Administered by Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). Certified payroll is required. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to all federal projects.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Colorado. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors found in violation may face debarment from public contracts, payment of back wages, and civil penalties. Falsification of payroll records may result in criminal charges.