Maine's prevailing wage law applies to public works construction projects led by a state agency valued over $50,000 and funded with state money. The Bureau of Labor Standards conducts annual wage surveys in September to determine prevailing rates.
Maine has an active prevailing wage law (Maine Prevailing Wage Law (Title 26, Chapter 15)). Administered by Maine Bureau of Labor Standards. 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 Maine. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors found in violation must pay back wages owed. Willful violations may result in debarment from public contracts.