Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement, crucial if the prime contract involves federal government work
Miller Act: Federal law requiring payment bonds for federal construction projects to protect subcontractors and suppliers
Davis-Bacon Act: Federal law mandating prevailing wage requirements for workers on public works projects
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards
Contract Disputes Act: Federal law governing contract disputes involving government contracts
Small Business Act: Federal legislation providing requirements and provisions for small business participation in government contracts
State Contractor Licensing Laws: State-specific requirements for contractor licensing and certification
Mechanic's Lien Laws: State-specific laws protecting contractors' and subcontractors' rights to payment for work performed
State Prompt Payment Acts: State laws governing timing and terms of payments to contractors and subcontractors
Little Miller Acts: State-level equivalents of the federal Miller Act for state public works projects
Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations: Federal and state laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and promoting equal employment opportunities
Immigration Laws: Federal requirements for verification of work eligibility and employment authorization
OSHA Regulations: Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for workplace safety and health
Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage including general liability, professional liability, worker's compensation, and builder's risk
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions
Building Codes: Local and state regulations governing construction standards and safety requirements
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state laws governing environmental protection and compliance in project execution
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights
