Montana's prevailing wage law applies to public works construction and nonconstruction service contracts exceeding $25,000 awarded by the state, counties, municipalities, or school districts. At least 50% of workers must be Montana residents unless prohibited by federal law.
Montana has an active prevailing wage law (Montana Prevailing Wage Law (MCA Title 18, Chapter 2, Part 4)). Administered by Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Compliance and Investigations Bureau. 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 Montana. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors face payment of back wages, debarment from public contracts, and civil penalties. Failure to maintain records may result in additional sanctions.