Attachment E - Davis-Bacon Exception Checklist printable pdf download

Attachment E - Davis-Bacon Exception Checklist

ATTACHMENT "E"

DAVIS-BACON EXCEPTION CHECKLIST

Project #

The Applicant

(Name)

affirms that (part/all) of its HOME/CDBG project is excepted from

Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rate Provision because:

(a)

The HOME/CDBG funds are used for acquisition ONLY and there is no construction.

(b)

HOME/CDBG funds will be used for constructing or rehabilitating property that was designed for

fewer than eight units (if CDBG funds are used) or twelve HOME designated units (if HOME

funds are used). **(See Discussion Below)

(c )

The prime construction contract funded in whole or in part with HOME/CDBG funds is less than

$2,000.

(d)

Part/all of the project consists solely of delivery of goods or services. (No construction contract.)

(e)

Part/all of the project will be done through a force account. *** (For example, the grantee uses

persons employed by the City to perform the work)

(f)

There are no federal monies in the construction contract.

(g)

All or a portion of the HOME/CDBG funds shall be used for the purchase of equipment:

(Check one)

installation of equipment is incidental (less than 13%) of the total cost (equipment

PLUS installation - this requires a separate quote for equipment and the installation;

NO installation costs are included in the purchase of equipment.

(h)

Proceeds of the HOME/CDBG loan shall be used for working capital ONLY.

**Applicant should confirm with your development staff member regarding this option. Clarification is necessary

because some housing type projects will qualify as public facilities and not as housing.

***A force account is when a City or County receives funds and completes the project using their own employees.

All employees in this case would be on the local government payroll.

Signature of Responsible Administrator

Date

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Attachment E - Davis-Bacon Exception Checklist