Prevailing Wage

Any construction over $ 1,000.00 is required by state law to pay state prevailing wage. A current copy of the most recent Prevailing Wage scale is obtained from the State of Rhode Island, Department of Labor and Training , Division of Professional Regulation or at the Davis-Bacon Wage Determination link. It is also by request for each construction bid document.

All vendors supplying construction services must submit certified payrolls from any contractor and sub-contractor who does work on the project. No payments are made until all payrolls are up to date, and correct. Click here for Prevailing Wage Tables.

Prevailing Wages also applies to ALL OTHER (Non-Construction) Requirements. If the City's requirement is sealed bid, the DAVIS-BACON Wage Determination applies.

Davis-Bacon Wage Determination- RI

Additional info on Prevailing Wage: RI Department of Labor