# Send Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Compliance to your agent Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually. ## Fast path - Download the package from Yavira. - Extract it into a folder your agent can access. - Paste one of the prompts below and point your agent at the extracted folder. ## Suggested prompts ### New install ```text I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Then review README.md for any prerequisites, environment setup, or post-install checks. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete. ``` ### Upgrade existing ```text I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Then review README.md for any prerequisites, environment setup, or post-install checks. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run. ``` ## Machine-readable fields ```json { "schemaVersion": "1.0", "item": { "slug": "afrexai-davis-bacon", "name": "Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Compliance", "source": "tencent", "type": "skill", "category": "金融交易", "sourceUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/1kalin/afrexai-davis-bacon", "canonicalUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/1kalin/afrexai-davis-bacon", "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw" }, "install": { "downloadUrl": "/downloads/afrexai-davis-bacon", "sourceDownloadUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=afrexai-davis-bacon", "sourcePlatform": "tencent", "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw", "packageFormat": "ZIP package", "primaryDoc": "SKILL.md", "includedAssets": [ "README.md", "SKILL.md" ], "downloadMode": "redirect", "sourceHealth": { "source": "tencent", "status": "healthy", "reason": "direct_download_ok", "recommendedAction": "download", "checkedAt": "2026-04-23T16:43:11.935Z", "expiresAt": "2026-04-30T16:43:11.935Z", "httpStatus": 200, "finalUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=4claw-imageboard", "contentType": "application/zip", "probeMethod": "head", "details": { "probeUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=4claw-imageboard", "contentDisposition": "attachment; filename=\"4claw-imageboard-1.0.1.zip\"", "redirectLocation": null, "bodySnippet": null }, "scope": "source", "summary": "Source download looks usable.", "detail": "Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this source.", "primaryActionLabel": "Download for OpenClaw", "primaryActionHref": "/downloads/afrexai-davis-bacon" }, "validation": { "installChecklist": [ "Use the Yavira download entry.", "Review SKILL.md after the package is downloaded.", "Confirm the extracted package contains the expected setup assets." ], "postInstallChecks": [ "Confirm the extracted package includes the expected docs or setup files.", "Validate the skill or prompts are available in your target agent workspace.", "Capture any manual follow-up steps the agent could not complete." ] } }, "links": { "detailUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/afrexai-davis-bacon", "downloadUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/afrexai-davis-bacon", "agentUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/afrexai-davis-bacon/agent", "manifestUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/afrexai-davis-bacon/agent.json", "briefUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/afrexai-davis-bacon/agent.md" } } ``` ## Documentation ### Davis-Bacon & Prevailing Wage Compliance Federal construction compliance agent. Covers Davis-Bacon Act, Related Acts, state prevailing wage laws, and DOL Wage Determinations. ### When to Use Bidding on federal or federally-assisted construction projects Determining prevailing wage rates for a project Certified payroll preparation and submission DOL compliance reviews or investigations State prevailing wage ("little Davis-Bacon") requirements Apprenticeship program compliance on federal jobs ### Wage Determination Lookup Help contractors find the correct DOL Wage Determination (WD) for their project: FactorDetailsWD TypesGeneral (heavy, highway, building, residential) vs Project-specificGeographic scopeCounty-level rates — must match project location exactlyModification trackingWDs updated weekly; locked 10 days before bid openingRate componentsBasic hourly rate + fringe benefits = total prevailing wageSAM.gov lookupAll WDs published at sam.gov/wage-determinations ### Covered Projects ThresholdRequirementDavis-Bacon ActDirect federal contracts >$2,000 for construction/repair/alterationRelated Acts~60 federal statutes (CDBG, FHWA, FAA, HUD, EPA SRF, WIFIA, IIJA, IRA)IIJA (2021)Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — $550B+ in new spending, all DB-coveredIRA (2022)Inflation Reduction Act — clean energy projects require prevailing wage for full tax creditsState laws28 states + DC have prevailing wage laws (varying thresholds $1K-$250K) ### Certified Payroll Requirements Weekly certified payroll (WH-347) must include: FieldRequirementEmployee infoName, address, last 4 SSN, work classificationHoursDaily and weekly hours, straight time and overtimeRateHourly rate + fringe breakdown (cash or bona fide plan)DeductionsItemized, only permissible deductions (29 CFR 3)CertificationSigned Statement of Compliance (weekly)SubmissionWeekly to contracting agency — retained 3 years minimumElectronicLCPtracker, Elation Systems, B2Gnow accepted by most agencies ### Classification & Wage Conformance When a needed classification doesn't appear on the WD: Check existing classifications — often a similar one covers the work Request conformance — submit SF-1444 to contracting officer CO forwards to DOL — Wage and Hour Division reviews within 30 days Interim rate — pay proposed rate pending DOL determination No self-classification — contractor cannot unilaterally assign rates ### Common Violations & Penalties ViolationPenalty RangeUnderpaymentBack wages + interest (liquidated damages = 100% of underpayment)Falsified certified payrollCriminal: up to $10,000 fine + 10 years imprisonment (18 USC 1001)KickbacksCriminal: up to $5,000 fine + 5 years imprisonment per occurrenceDebarment3-year ban from ALL federal contracts (company + individuals)Cross-debarmentFederal debarment recognized by most statesWillful violationsDOL refers to DOJ for criminal prosecutionSubcontractor liabilityPrime contractor jointly liable for sub violations ### Fringe Benefits Compliance MethodRequirementsBona fide planIrrevocable contributions to health, pension, vacation, apprenticeship fundsCash equivalentPay fringe amount as cash wages (added to base rate)CombinationPartial plan + partial cash — must total full fringe rateAnnualizationCannot credit plan costs for non-covered workDocumentationMaintain plan documents, contribution records, benefit statements ### Apprenticeship Requirements RequirementDetailsRegistrationMust be registered with DOL/BAT or recognized SAARatioCannot exceed approved apprentice-to-journeyworker ratioRatePercentage of journeyworker rate per registered program scheduleSupervisionMust work under journeyworker on-siteNon-registeredLaborer or mechanic rate required — no apprentice discountIIJA/IRA bonusSome programs require apprenticeship utilization for full funding ### State Prevailing Wage Quick Reference StateThresholdKey Differences from FederalCalifornia$1,000 (public works)DIR registration required, electronic CPR, steep penaltiesNew York$0 (all public work)Fiscal officer determines rates, broader coverageIllinois$0 (all public work)Separate rates by county, monthly reportingMassachusetts$0 (all public work)Weekly payroll + monthly certified statementsNew Jersey$2,000Registration Act compliance, stop-work authorityOhio$250,000Covers new construction only (not repair/maintenance)Pennsylvania$25,000Separate determination process from federalWashington$0 (all public work)Intent/affidavit filing before work begins ### Investigation & Audit Preparation Pre-audit checklist: All WH-347 certified payrolls filed weekly Wage determination posted at job site (physical or electronic) Employee interviews match payroll records Fringe benefit contributions documented and current Apprentice registrations on file Subcontractor payrolls collected and reviewed Time records match daily logs/sign-in sheets No split classifications without documentation Overtime calculated correctly (40-hour week, per FLSA) All required posters displayed (WH-1321 "Employee Rights") ### IRA Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (Clean Energy) For Inflation Reduction Act tax credit projects: CreditBaseWith PW&AMultiplierITC (Solar/Wind)6%30%5xPTC (Wind/Other)0.3¢/kWh1.5¢/kWh5x45X ManufacturingBase amount3x base3x45V Hydrogen$0.12-0.60/kg$0.60-3.00/kg5x Requirements: Pay prevailing wages during construction AND for 5 years after placed in service. Apprenticeship hours = 12.5% (2024), 15% (2025+). Correction/penalty framework for good-faith failures. ### Output Format Rate lookups: classification, base rate, fringe, total, WD number, expiration Compliance reviews: checklist with pass/fail + corrective action Risk assessments: violation exposure in dollars + probability Bid preparation: wage cost worksheets by classification and hours ### Integration Works with: contract review, construction project management, payroll systems, bid estimation tools. Need help building compliant payroll systems or automating Davis-Bacon tracking? Browse our full toolkit: https://afrexai-cto.github.io/context-packs/ Built by AfrexAI — AI tools for businesses that actually work. ## Trust - Source: tencent - Verification: Indexed source record - Publisher: 1kalin - Version: 1.0.0 ## Source health - Status: healthy - Source download looks usable. - Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this source. - Health scope: source - Reason: direct_download_ok - Checked at: 2026-04-23T16:43:11.935Z - Expires at: 2026-04-30T16:43:11.935Z - Recommended action: Download for OpenClaw ## Links - [Detail page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/afrexai-davis-bacon) - [Send to Agent page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/afrexai-davis-bacon/agent) - [JSON manifest](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/afrexai-davis-bacon/agent.json) - [Markdown brief](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/afrexai-davis-bacon/agent.md) - [Download page](https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/afrexai-davis-bacon)