What are the general requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that must be followed?
A. Recovery Act: Buy American All applicants that propose to use grant funds to construct, alter, maintain, or repair a public building or public work should be aware that the Recovery Act (in section 1605) contains a “Buy American” provision that applies to iron, steel, and manufactured goods, subject to certain exceptions. The provision is to be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements. For the text of section 1605, please refer to the “OJP Recovery Act Additional Requirements” webpage (pending). Government-wide guidance on this provision is not yet available, but is expected. Please check back for updates. B. Recovery Act: Wage Rate Requirements All applicants should be aware that the Recovery Act contains a provision on wage rate requirements that concerns projects funded or assisted by Recovery Act funds that employ laborers and mechanics. See section 1606 of the Recovery Act, the text of which appears on the “OJP Recovery Act Ad
