CT HB05320

Adds "inspection" and "testing" to the scope of work definitions for electrical work, plumbing and piping work, solar thermal work, heating/piping/cooling work, elevator work, fire protection sprinkler systems work, medical gas and vacuum systems work, and solar electricity work, effective July 1, 2018.

Expands contractor debarment period from three years to five years for firms that violate prevailing wage and worker protection laws on state and political subdivision contracts, effective January 1, 2019.

Adds new debarment criteria to include persons or firms convicted of or found in violation of state or federal laws regarding hours of labor, prevailing wages, minimum wages, overtime, child labor, worker's compensation, unemployment compensation, employment discrimination, and worker classification within the past three years.

Requires the Labor Commissioner to notify firms of debarment in writing with a 30-day opportunity to object, and allows objections only on grounds that the offense lacks substantial evidence or occurred more than three years prior.

Prohibits debarred firms and their successors or substantially affiliated entities from receiving public contracts, including subcontracts, for periods of two to five years.