Federal Davis-Bacon is not the only rule that applies here. Thresholds vary by project type: $250,000 for new construction, $75,000 for renovation/repair, and separate lower thresholds for roads, bridges, sewers, and alleys ($101,201 new, $30,320 repair). These adjust every two years. That runs on top of, not instead of, the federal WH-347 whenever the project also has federal money in it.
Ohio at a glance
- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4115 sets the state's own prevailing wage requirements.
- Thresholds vary by project type: $250,000 for new construction, $75,000 for renovation/repair, and separate lower thresholds for roads, bridges, sewers, and alleys ($101,201 new, $30,320 repair). These adjust every two years.
- Every contractor and subcontractor keeps their own certified payrolls and time-card records for at least three years after project completion.
- Enforced by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration.
What this means for your paperwork
The state filing does not replace the federal one. The moment federal funding touches an Ohio project, the WH-347 still has to go out. 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 Ohio's own state form, so budget for that as a separate step if this project needs it.
Frequently asked
Does Ohio have its own prevailing wage law?+
Yes. Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4115 sets the state's own prevailing wage requirements.
Does Certified Payroll file Ohio's state certified payroll form?+
No. Certified Payroll files the federal WH-347 under Davis-Bacon, not Ohio's own state form. The moment an Ohio 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 Ohio's labor department or a qualified compliance advisor before relying on it.