RI S2743

Raises the minimum contract threshold for prevailing wage requirements on public works projects from $1,000 to $100,000, applying to contractors, subcontractors, and school transportation service providers using state or municipal funds

Creates new municipal oversight duties requiring cities and towns to include prevailing wage requirements in bid specifications, review certified payrolls monthly, report suspected violations to the Department of Labor and Training (DLT), and maintain project lists

Establishes penalties for municipal public works violations including civil fines of $100-$500 per day per violation, stop-work orders, and debarment for repeat offenders up to 3 years

Makes general contractors jointly and severally liable with subcontractors for prevailing wage compliance on municipal projects

Requires DLT to monitor municipal projects, publish annual compliance reports, and adopt implementing regulations for payroll verification and enforcement procedures