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Florida killed its state prevailing wage law in 1979, and Florida Statute 255.0516 blocks local governments from imposing one either. So in Florida you only file certified payroll when you're on a federal or federal-aid job. Here's when Davis-Bacon hits.
Federal buildings
Any U.S. government construction contract over $2,000 in Florida needs Davis-Bacon certified payroll. GSA, VA, DOD, federal courthouses — all in.
Military bases
MacDill, Eglin, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Pensacola, Patrick SFB, Tyndall and other federal installations — WH-347 weekly.
FDOT federal-aid projects
FDOT roadway, bridge, and transit jobs funded with FHWA dollars trigger Davis-Bacon. State-only jobs don't.
HUD housing
Public housing, Section 8 rehab, HOME-funded projects under the U.S. Housing Act — all fall under Davis-Bacon Related Acts.
Army Corps of Engineers work
Everglades restoration, coastal dredging, navigation channels, flood control — all require certified payroll.
No state or local prevailing wage
Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville — none of them can impose prevailing wage. Florida Statute 255.0516 preempts local ordinances.
Federal Davis-Bacon compliance, built for Florida contractors on federal and federal-aid jobs.
Quick reference for Florida GCs and subs.
| Project Type | Certified Payroll? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Federal building (GSA, VA) | Yes | Davis-Bacon Act |
| Military base construction | Yes | Davis-Bacon Act |
| FDOT with federal funds | Yes | Davis-Bacon Related Act |
| FDOT state-only project | No | FL has no state PW law |
| HUD public housing | Yes | U.S. Housing Act |
| County road (state-only) | No | Preempted by FL Stat. 255.0516 |
| School district (state-funded) | No | No FL prevailing wage |
| Private commercial | No | No federal funding |
Florida has no state prevailing wage penalties. But federal Davis-Bacon enforcement is no joke. The DOL Wage and Hour Division audits federal projects and follows up on worker complaints.
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Start Free TrialNope. Florida killed its state prevailing wage law (the 'Little Davis-Bacon' statute) back in 1979, and Florida Statute 255.0516 blocks local governments from imposing one. Florida contractors only deal with prevailing wage on federal or federal-aid projects under the federal Davis-Bacon Act.
When you're on a federal contract over $2,000, or a federal-aid project (HUD, FDOT federal-aid highway, military base work, VA, Army Corps, etc.). Davis-Bacon requires weekly WH-347 to the contracting agency.
FDOT requires certified payroll on federal-aid highway and bridge jobs funded (even partially) by FHWA. You submit weekly WH-347 through FDOT's electronic payroll system on any federally funded FDOT project. State-only FDOT jobs don't need certified payroll — Florida has no state prevailing wage law.
Yes. MacDill, Eglin, Tyndall, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Pensacola, Patrick SFB, Camp Blanding — all the federal installations in Florida fall under Davis-Bacon. Weekly WH-347 on every worker on site.
HUD-funded housing construction and rehab in Florida falls under Davis-Bacon Related Acts (specifically the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 and Section 3). Weekly certified payroll, published Davis-Bacon rates, signed compliance statement. Applies to public housing authority jobs in Miami-Dade, Broward, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando.
Back wages, liquidated damages of $33+ per day per worker, federal contract funds held, and up to 3-year federal debarment. The DOL Wage and Hour Division investigates complaints and audits contractors. Willful violations get you criminal prosecution.
No. Florida Statute 255.0516 (enacted 2009, amended 2013) blocks counties, cities, and political subdivisions from requiring wages above federal minimums on public works, or from imposing prevailing wage requirements. If a Florida city's asking for certified payroll, it's because the project has federal funding triggering Davis-Bacon.
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