[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR22.406-1]



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            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 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.