Delaware's prevailing wage law applies to state-funded construction projects. The Department of Labor conducts annual wage surveys and publishes prevailing wage determinations by March 15 each year. Rates are valid for one year from publication.
Delaware has an active prevailing wage law (Delaware Prevailing Wage Law (Title 29, Chapter 69, Subchapter IV)). Administered by Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs. 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 Delaware. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors who willfully violate the Act may be debarred from public contracts for up to 3 years, required to pay back wages, and face civil penalties.