Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement, must be considered if the project involves federal funding or agencies
Brooks Act: Federal law establishing the requirement for qualifications-based selection (QBS) of architectural and engineering services
Davis-Bacon Act: Federal law requiring payment of prevailing wages on public works projects
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act: Federal law setting standards for overtime pay and safe working conditions on federal contract work
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Requires federal agencies to assess environmental impacts of their proposed actions prior to making decisions
State Professional Engineering Licensing: State-specific requirements for professional engineering practice and licensure
ASCE Standards: Professional standards established by the American Society of Civil Engineers for engineering practice
NSPE Code of Ethics: Ethical guidelines established by the National Society of Professional Engineers
OSHA Requirements: Federal safety and health regulations that must be incorporated into project specifications
Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations: Federal regulations prohibiting workplace discrimination and promoting equal opportunity
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring accessible design and accommodation for persons with disabilities
Clean Air Act: Federal law regulating air emissions and environmental air quality standards
Clean Water Act: Federal law governing water pollution and quality standards
State Procurement Laws: State-specific regulations governing the procurement process for public projects
Local Building Codes: Municipality-specific construction and design requirements
ISO Standards: International standards for quality management and technical specifications
Patent Laws: Federal laws protecting inventions and innovative technical solutions
Copyright Protection: Federal laws protecting original works, including design documents and specifications
Professional Liability Requirements: Insurance and liability obligations for engineering professionals and firms
Trade Secret Provisions: Legal protections for proprietary information and confidential business information in proposals
