SB 324

Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. Provides that public bodies shall require the contractor and its subcontractors for any capital outlay project, as defined in the bill, to complete certain safety training programs, maintain records of compliance with applicable laws, and participate in approved apprenticeship training programs. The bill provides exemptions from such requirements for reasons related to lack of availability of apprentices and high costs. The bill also requires contractors or subcontractors who employ four or more journeyworker employees to also employ one or more apprentices to perform the same work, and provides specifications regarding the provision of remuneration to independent contractors by contractors, subcontractors, or any other party on a capital outlay project.