Federal Davis-Bacon is not the only rule that applies here. Applies to public works contracts over $50,000, or $100,000 for public housing projects. That runs on top of, not instead of, the federal WH-347 whenever the project also has federal money in it.
Oregon at a glance
- Oregon's Prevailing Wage Rate law (ORS Chapter 279C.800-279C.870) sets the state's own requirement, administered by the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI).
- Applies to public works contracts over $50,000, or $100,000 for public housing projects.
- Certified statements are filed monthly (by the 5th business day of the following month), a different cadence from the federal weekly WH-347.
- A contractor who fails to pay or post notice of prevailing rates can be made ineligible for future public works contracts.
Oregon Revised Statutes 279C.845
What this means for your paperwork
Federal money on an Oregon job does not excuse the WH-347. It runs alongside whatever Oregon 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 Oregon's own state form, so budget for that as a separate step if this project needs it.
Frequently asked
Does Oregon have its own prevailing wage law?+
Yes. Oregon's Prevailing Wage Rate law (ORS Chapter 279C.800-279C.870) sets the state's own requirement, administered by the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI).
Does Certified Payroll file Oregon's state certified payroll form?+
No. Certified Payroll files the federal WH-347 under Davis-Bacon, not Oregon's own state form. The moment an Oregon 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 Oregon's labor department or a qualified compliance advisor before relying on it.