[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 48, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 48CFR22.406-1]

[Page 409-410]
 
            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
 
                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
 
PART 22_APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS--Table of Contents
 
    Subpart 22.4_Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction
 
Sec.  22.406-1  Policy.

    (a) General. Contracting agencies are responsible for ensuring the 
full and

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impartial enforcement of labor standards in the administration of 
construction contracts. Contracting agencies shall maintain an effective 
program that shall include--
    (1) Ensuring that contractors and subcontractors are informed, 
before commencement of work, of their obligations under the labor 
standards clauses of the contract;
    (2) Adequate payroll reviews, on-site inspections, and employee 
interviews to determine compliance by the contractor and subcontractors, 
and prompt initiation of corrective action when required;
    (3) Prompt investigation and disposition of complaints; and
    (4) Prompt submission of all reports required by this subpart.
    (b) Preconstruction letters and conferences. Before construction 
begins, the contracting officer shall inform the contractor of the labor 
standards clauses and wage determination requirements of the contract 
and of the contractor's and any subcontractor's responsibilities under 
the contract. Unless it is clear that the contractor is fully aware of 
the requirements, the contracting officer shall issue an explanatory 
letter and/or arrange a conference with the contractor promptly after 
award of the contract.