Vermont's prevailing wage requirements are tied to the Capital Construction Act (CCA). Projects funded by the CCA costing over $100,000, or projects at least 50% CCA-funded costing over $200,000, must pay prevailing wages. Fringe benefit add-on is 42.5% of base wage.
Vermont has an active prevailing wage law (Vermont Capital Construction Act Prevailing Wage Requirements). Administered by Vermont Department of Labor. 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 Vermont. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors face payment of back wages and potential debarment from state contracts for non-compliance.