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Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Frequently Asked Questions

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IV. Davis-Bacon Wage Surveys

What criteria are used to determine the need for a survey in a particular area?

Criteria for selecting areas to survey are:

1. Each state is surveyed every three years;
2. All construction types are surveyed.

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