The Modernization/Development Department is responsible for construction administration for the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. The department oversees various funding programs and resources such as Capital Fund Program (CFP), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Mixed-Finance Public Housing, Choice Neighborhood Initiate (CNI), and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) to name a few, amounting to many millions of dollars a year.
The Modernization/Development staff performs construction management and construction inspection on various levels of rehabilitation, including new construction, of the SNRHA’s public housing and affordable housing stock. The Modernization/Development Department also coordinates the purchase of single family homes under the NSP Program, as well as oversee the required energy upgrades to those homes. The Modernization/Development Department monitors contractor compliance to Davis Bacon Wage Determination Act and assists in enforcing adherence to the agency’s Mandatory Section 3 Hiring requirements. In addition, the Modernization/Development staff administers professional services contracts, including Architectural, Engineering, Hazardous Materials Consulting and Abatement and submits special applications for Demolition/Disposition and other grant funding, including Tax Credit submissions to the State of Nevada.
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Understanding the Davis-Bacon
The Davis-Bacon Act is a U.S. federal law that mandates the payment of prevailing wage rates to laborers and mechanics on public works projects. Enacted in 1931, its primary aim is to ensure fair wages and protect local economies by preventing the undercutting of local wage standards by out-of-state contractors.
Under the Davis-Bacon Act, contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded or assisted construction projects must pay workers at least the locally prevailing wages and benefits for similar work in the area. This includes requirements for overtime pay and specific job classifications.
Important Requirements for Contractors
As a contractor working on a project covered by the Davis-Bacon Act, it’s essential to comply with all regulatory requirements to avoid penalties and ensure fair treatment for your workers. Below are the key forms you need to utilize:
