When State or Local Minimum Wage Requirements Exceed Federal Prevailing Wages—Are Government Contractors Entitled to Reimbursement Through the REA Process?

When State or Local Minimum Wage Requirements Exceed Federal Prevailing Wages—Are Government Contractors Entitled to Reimbursement Through the REA Process?

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”) decided April 23, 2024 against a federal services contractor seeking compensatory relief through a request for equitable adjustment (“REA”) for increased costs arising