Federal Davis-Bacon is not the only rule that applies here. Applies to state government contracts of $500,000 or more, and every subcontract awarded under them. That runs on top of, not instead of, the federal WH-347 whenever the project also has federal money in it.
Colorado at a glance
- The Colorado Works Act (C.R.S. § 8-17-101 et seq., Senate Bill 19-085) reinstated state prevailing wage in 2019 after a multi-decade suspension.
- Applies to state government contracts of $500,000 or more, and every subcontract awarded under them.
- Certified payroll is filed weekly with the contracting public agency, listing each worker's name, classification, hours per day, total hours, wage rate, and fringe.
- Enforced by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (CDLE).
Colorado CDLE: Prevailing Wages
What this means for your paperwork
Federal money on a Colorado job does not excuse the WH-347. It runs alongside whatever Colorado itself requires. Certified Payroll only handles the federal side: it checks the rate against the live SAM.gov wage determination and fills out the WH-347 with its Statement of Compliance. It does not file Colorado's own state form, so budget for that as a separate step if this project needs it.
Frequently asked
Does Colorado have its own prevailing wage law?+
Yes. The Colorado Works Act (C.R.S. § 8-17-101 et seq., Senate Bill 19-085) reinstated state prevailing wage in 2019 after a multi-decade suspension.
Does Certified Payroll file Colorado's state certified payroll form?+
No. Certified Payroll files the federal WH-347 under Davis-Bacon, not Colorado's own state form. The moment a Colorado project is also federally funded, it checks the rate and fills out the WH-347 automatically. The state form is still a separate filing.
This is a general informational summary, not legal advice, and covers state-level rules only. Verify current requirements with Colorado's labor department or a qualified compliance advisor before relying on it.