Notice to Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Public Works Projects

This is a Public Works Project.  The California Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR") requires the Novato Fire Protection District ("District") to provide this notice to all contractors and subcontractors who bid or work on Public Works projects.

• No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].
• No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.
• Public Works projects are subject to prevailing wages. The applicable wage rates are available here.
• Every contractor will be required to secure the payment of workers compensation to his or her employees. Labor Code Section 1860.
• Prime contractors must post job site notices informing all employees of Prevailing Wage Law. Labor Code Section 1771.4.
• Contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records (eCPR's) directly to the Labor Commissioner aka DLSE. Click here for reporting help.
• Pursuant to CIVIL CODE 9550 if a project is in excess of $25,000 Contractor shall, before commencement of work, give a payment bond to and approved by District.
• Project is subject to the skilled and trained workforce requirement pursuant to Public Contract Code §2600. AB 2311.
• This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.