Public Works
Public works refers to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work (including maintenance) done under contract and paid by public funds. Public works projects do not include those done by a public agency with its own employees.
With minor exceptions, all workers employed on public works projects must be paid the prevailing wage determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations according to the type of work and location. The prevailing wage rates are usually based on rates specified in collective bargaining agreements.
Contractor Registration
Beginning July 1, 2014, contractors must register and meet requirements using the online application before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $300. Read the fact sheet for a complete list of requirements.
Project Registration
The agency awarding the public works contract must notify DIR for most projects by completing the PWC-100 form online. Projects may be subject to compliance monitoring by DLSE’s Compliance Monitoring Unit (CMU) or by the Labor Compliance Program (LCP).
Registration
- Contractor Registration
- Electronic Certified Payroll Records for Awarding Body
- Electronic certified payroll records(eCPR) for contractors
- Public Works projects registration
Databases
July 2014