Join the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the 2026 Davis Bacon training on compliance requirements, labor standards, and Form SF-1444.
This training is open to owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and District Government employees who monitor Davis Bacon. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will provide a presentation on essential compliance principles and provide tips to help general contractors and subcontractors with Davis Bacon prevailing wage compliance.
DHCD's 2026 Davis Bacon and Related Acts plus Form SF 1444 Training
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: DHCD's Multi-Purpose Room
1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC
REGISTER HERE: You can register here for DHCD's 2026 Davis Bacon Compliance Training.
AGENDA
- 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Security and Meet and Greet
- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Davis-Bacon Compliance Training.
- 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Stretch Break
- 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Reviewing Certified Payroll Records for Red Flags
- 11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. | Open session for questions and conversation
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | SF 1444 – Request for Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate
Why is DHCD hosting a Davis Bacon training on Form SF-1444?
DHCD wants property owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and nonprofits to fully understand Davis-Bacon compliance requirements.
DHCD's Office of Program Monitoring (OPM) is the monitoring entity for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards (DBLS). HUD programs require housing providers, developers, and contractors to follow federal labor rules. In particular, they must pay the federal prevailing wage on certain projects. HUD’s DBLS enforces these rules, and works with DHCD to carry out the enforcement of these requirements.
DHCD's OPM oversees and reviews compliance on programs and projects funded by DHCD. This oversight includes three key areas: (1) Contract compliance, (2) Quality assurance, and (3) Compliance monitoring. DHCD wants to provide an understanding of Form SF 1444
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Ensures compliance with federal labor standards
Form SF‑1444 is the official mechanism used to request authorization for additional job classifications and wage rates when they are not included in an existing wage determination. This ensures contractors comply with the Davis‑Bacon Act and Service Contract Labor Standards requirements. -
Protects workers by establishing appropriate wages and benefits
The form helps ensure workers are paid wages and fringe benefits that reasonably align with similar classifications already approved by the Department of Labor, preventing underpayment or misclassification. -
Provides a standardized, transparent approval process
SF‑1444 creates a consistent, documented process for contractors, contracting officers, and the Department of Labor to review and approve new classifications, reducing disputes and ensuring accountability. -
Required for federally funded and assisted construction and service contracts
Federal agencies, HUD programs, and local contracting agencies are required to use SF‑1444 for conformance requests, making it essential for maintaining eligibility and avoiding compliance violations on federally funded projects.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: Street parking will be limited, and we encourage you to utilize various modes of transportation, such as the Metro or ride-sharing services. Here are a few options for public transportation:
- Closest Metro: Anacostia Metro Station
- Closest Bus Routes: C11, C15, C23, C25, C26, C29, C31, C41, C51, C53
- Closest Bikeshare Station: Marion Barry Avenue SE and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE