Ohio's prevailing wage law uses different thresholds for building and road/bridge projects. Road/bridge thresholds are adjusted biennially by the Department of Commerce based on US Department of Commerce figures, capped at 3% annual change. Building thresholds were set by legislative reform.
Ohio has an active prevailing wage law (Ohio Prevailing Wage Law (ORC Chapter 4115)). Administered by Ohio Department of Commerce, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration. 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 Ohio. 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. Intentional violations may result in criminal prosecution.