NEW: A $495K LCPtracker settlement offers cash and credit monitoring to individuals affected by an August 2024 data breach. classaction.org/news/495k-lc…

Have you ever bid on a local government contract? 1. Prevailing Wage Requirements: •Must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) •Pay prevailing wage rates (not your normal crew rates) •Submit Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) weekly •Maintain: •Worker classifications (carpenter, laborer, operator, etc.) •Apprenticeship ratios Reality: 👉 Labor cost can jump 20–40% vs private jobs 👉 Paperwork is constant and audited ⸻ 📊 2. Certified Payroll Reporting •Weekly submission (often through LCPtracker or similar systems) •Includes: •Worker name, classification, hours, wage rate •Subject to audit at any time 👉 Mistakes = penalties back pay ⸻ 🌱 3. Local Hire Requirements (SF-specific) San Francisco has strict local hire rules through the: •San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) Typical requirements: •% of hours must be worked by SF residents •Additional targets for: •Disadvantaged workers •Apprentices 👉 If you miss targets: •You pay penalties OR make up hours ⸻ 🏗️ 4. LBE / DBE / Small Business Participation City contracts often require: •LBE (Local Business Enterprise) participation (SF-based firms) •Or DBE / MBE / WBE participation depending on funding You may need to: •Subcontract a % (e.g., 10–25%) to certified firms 👉 This can affect: •Your subs list •Your pricing ⸻ 🌿 5. Environmental Requirements Especially in SF: a. Clean Construction / Green Diesel •Use Tier 4 equipment or retrofitted engines •Low-emission diesel (or electric where required) b. Dust Control •Watering / dust suppression plan required •Air Quality Management compliance c. Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) •Erosion control •Runoff containment •Inspections logs ⸻ 🪶 6. “Indigenous / Community / Equity” Requirements This varies by project, but you’ll often see: •Community benefits requirements •Outreach to: •Minority-owned businesses •Local workforce programs Sometimes includes: •First Source Hiring •Good faith efforts documentation ⸻ 🛠️ 7. Tooling & Safety Requirements •Cal/OSHA compliance (strictly enforced) •Site-specific safety plan required •Sometimes: •Electric tools (noise/emissions rules) •Idling limits on equipment ⸻ 📑 8. Insurance & Bonding Much heavier than private work: •General liability: often $2M–$5M •Performance bond: 100% of contract •Payment bond: 100% 👉 This can cap how big a job you can bid ⸻ 💰 9. Retention & Payment Terms •Retention: typically 5–10% •Slow payment cycles vs private work •Change orders = bureaucratic ⸻ 🧠 10. Administrative Burden (Underrated Cost) You’ll need: •Someone managing: •Payroll compliance •Subcontractor compliance •Reporting 👉 This is why a lot of good builders avoid public work

Dear Mark Douglas, We need clarity on the recent cyber incident at LCPtracker, Inc. (@LCPtracker). Let’s cut to the chase: 1.      What exactly happened? 2.      What actions have been taken or are underway to resolve it? 3.      How will you rebuild trust and restore your brand’s reputation? Please let us know a convenient time to discuss. Thank you!

LCPtracker, Inc. (@LCPtracker) is writing breach notification letters to 40,963 victims after becoming aware of unusual activity in their online storage account environment. Breach Occurred: August 14, 2024, Breach Discovered: October 25, 2024, Customer Notification: November 22, 2024. We grade their response as D-. #CNL #CyberNewsLive #CYBER #payroll #reporting #HR lcptracker.com/

Happy Monday! Check out today's #ConTech #blog No. 49 for all the latest news, blogs, podcasts and videos for #ConstructionTechnology in #Canada and around the world. Read the blog here 👉 t.ly/EV7kr - Mentions this week include: @procoretech @JonasSoftware @REVIZTO @SiteMaxSystems @CMDALKON @PCLConstruction @DocumentCrunch @BentleySystems @ICON3DTech @Matterport @resi_uk @ApisCor3D @LCPtracker @TrimbleCorpNews

Women Build California 🎥 @C_Powell84 & @AngelaGardner26 💙 it! We must make thousands of these titled ~ "Women & Men" Build the World! 👊🏻👷🏻‍♀️👷🏼‍♂️🎥 Thanks @AGCCalifornia @buildcalifornia @AGCofA @PeterTateishi @procoretech @LCPtracker and many more!👇🏻👇🏻 youtube.com/watch?v=-E_bZGkC…

Attending the @LCPtracker #Ignite2023 conference in San Antonio? Join McCarthy compliance managers LuAnne Banally & Lisa Bano for presentations on #WomenInConstruction and Underutilized Features in LCPtracker to maximize your labor compliance. Register ➤ ow.ly/OKCO50OiV2s

Looking simplify your certified payroll reporting? We have a great integration that streamlines the process by importing your payroll data from Paychex Flex® to LCPtracker. Learn more about the benefits at buff.ly/3DwjLsu

Beneco is having a GREAT time at @WorldofConcrete spreading the word about all things #prevailingwage with @LCPtracker & @Paychex. If you're in #Vegas for the event, drop by booth #N2468 to learn about everything from #certifiedpayroll to #employeebenefits! #WOC2023 #Construction

Do you find yourself getting frustrated by submitting certified #payroll reports & tracking #employeebenefits? Join our FREE webinar 10/25 and learn how Beneco, Paychex, & LCPtracker can save you time, money and, most importantly, keep you in compliance. bit.ly/3yl5KLT

Last week, Denver Labor had the honor to participate in the @LCPtracker Prevailing Wage Seminar to explain how we enforce the wage law.

I could talk about the positive effect thoughtful labor law enforcement can have on a community for hours. It was cool to have a few minutes today to discuss that subject at the @LCPtracker Denver Summit. Great to see 150 community partners at the summit. @DenverLabor

Attention, city contractors: Our Denver Labor team will participate in the prevailing wage seminar organized by @LCPtracker in downtown Denver this week.

Getting frustrated with submitting certified #payroll reports & tracking #employeebenefits? Join Beneco, @Paychex, & @LCPtracker 3/15 to learn how each company can save you time, money, and most importantly, keep you in #compliance. bit.ly/3K1EjKm #constructionindustry

If you're like us, you're making the last rounds with exhibitors at #WOC2022. Make sure to stop by to visit us in booth N1567 to hear how a benefits program from Beneco can meet the needs of both your company & your employees - say hi to the teams from @Paychex & @LCPtracker, too

#WOC2022 is off to a great start, with a lot of buzz at the team Beneco booth with @Paychex & @LCPtracker. Don't forget to swing by booth #N1567 to learn about prevailing wage benefits and get your name in to win @YETICoolers!

We’re excited to be at #WOC2022 in Las Vegas! If you’re attending, stop by Booth N1567 to discover how your team can win more #infrastructure spending projects. While you’re here, you can also visit with the @Paychex and @LCPtracker teams.

Attending the @LCPtracker #Ignite2021 conference in San Diego? Join McCarthy’s VP of Corporate Governance Allen Gershenson to learn how to successfully prepare for a #PrevailingWage construction project during his presentation on 11/16. Register ➤ ow.ly/ic8F50GCCwQ

New guidelines for #DavisBacon wage determination #conformance requests were published today by the US Department of Labor: bit.ly/3m01GcU #LCPtracker #USDOL #LaborCompliance #Construction