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Public Works

System Maintenance Notice

Due to system updates, the Public Works Contractor Registration (PWCR) online application will be offline from 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, March 29 to 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3.

Please note, contractors will not be able to register during this time. Contractors who need to register should do so before 6:00 p.m. on March 29 or after 8:00 a.m. on April 3.

Public works in general means:

  • Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract and paid in whole or in part out of public funds.
  • It can include preconstruction and post-construction activities related to a public works project.
  • For a full definition of public works refer to Labor Code section 1720.

Anyone working on a public works project must be paid prevailing wages as determined by DIR. Projects of $30,000 or more must meet DIR's apprenticeship requirements. Failure to comply with public works requirements can result in civil penalties, criminal prosecution, or both.

Contractors, and others who work on public works projects Awarding Bodies, public agencies or project owners

Public Works Prevailing Wage Training for Contractors and Awarding Bodies

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2019

February 19, 2019 DIR Issues Notice of Public Hearing on April 2 for Proposed Public Works Contractor Registration Regulations

For more information and to find exact legal definitions and language please see the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code.