Alert: Department Phones Information
While many city services remain available, some may be temporarily delayed or disrupted due to limited system access at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to bring systems fully back online.
How to Contact HREEO
As we continue fully restoring communications platforms across the City, we are experiencing slower than typical responses with our phone lines. For faster service, please contact us at:
- Email: Contact-HREEO@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Phone: 651-266-8966
Please note: City staff are currently not accessible through direct phone lines. Please use email to contact individual staff members. If you don't have a direct email, please use the department email listed above.
If you're experiencing an emergency, call 911.
The City of Saint Paul has the authority to monitor contractor compliance with local, state, and/or federal prevailing wage laws on publicly funded construction projects in Saint Paul pursuant to Chapter 185 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Section 82.07 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code, Section 5200 of the Minnesota Administrative Rules, Minnesota Statutes Section 175.171, and the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.
The City Ordinance requires all contractors and subcontractors performing work on city-funded (or state funded) construction projects at or above $25,000 to pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rate (as determined by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry) for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the area.
City of Saint Paul construction projects using State of Minnesota funds (ex., DEED, MHFA, Met Council), may also require complying with state prevailing wage laws and requirements.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts require all contractors and subcontractors performing work on federally-funded construction projects in excess of $2,000 to pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rate (as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor) for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the area.
Prevailing Wage Complaints
If you worked on a City of Saint Paul construction project and do not believe you were paid the prevailing wage rate, please call 651-266-8966 and ask to speak with a contract compliance team member.
Prevailing Wage Requirements
If prevailing wage requirements apply, contractors must:
Prevailing Wage Contract Language
Review the provided prevailing wage contract language to ensure you understand it. Include this language in all contracts with the general contractor, subcontractors, and lower-tier contractors
Identification of the Prime Contractor & Subcontractors and Contractor Profile Form
Before the project begins, all contractors should submit Identification of Prime Contractor and Subcontractors document and Contractor Profile Form to the city.
Prevailing Wage Decision and Notice Poster
Post the applicable prevailing wage decision and Davis-Bacon Act poster(s) in a highly visible and protected location at the project site.
Provide Proof of Apprenticeship in Approved Programs
Provide proof that apprentice(s) are registered in approved programs. See Apprenticeship Guidelines.
Submit Certified Payrolls
When the project starts, all contractors must submit certified payrolls into LCPtracker.
Archive Payroll Records
Payroll records must be kept for a period of 3 years.
