Background

On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It includes several Federal Government contract provisions for infrastructure projects (roads, buildings, waste-water systems, etc.)

State Agency representatives will need to be trained on several topics

                                     Washington State Community Training

                                ·        Davis-Bacon Labor Standards

                                ·        “Buy American”

                                ·        Minority-and-Women-Owned Business Enterprises

                                ·        Reporting Requirements