New Mexico's prevailing wage law applies to public works contracts exceeding $60,000 for construction, alteration, demolition, or repair. Contractors must register with the state before bidding on prevailing wage projects. Registration must be renewed annually.
New Mexico has an active prevailing wage law (New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act (NMSA 1978, Sections 13-4-10 to 13-4-17)). Administered by New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Labor Relations Division. 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 New Mexico. 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 register may result in disqualification from bidding.