Establishes quality assurance standards for roadway excavation projects in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Chapter 30 of the General Laws to introduce Section 39U, which mandates quality assurance standards for roadway excavation projects. It defines a "covered excavation project" as construction work for which a permit may be issued to a contractor or subcontractor to a utility company. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with wage and benefit requirements, including paying the prevailing wage rates and maintaining payroll records. Permits will not be issued until an agreement confirming wage and benefit payments is filed with the Department of Labor.

Establishes quality assurance standards for roadway excavation projects in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Chapter 30 of the General Laws to introduce Section 39U, which mandates quality assurance standards for roadway excavation projects. It defines a "covered excavation project" as construction work for which a permit may be issued to a contractor or subcontractor to a utility company. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with wage and benefit requirements, including paying the prevailing wage rates and maintaining payroll records. Permits will not be issued until an agreement confirming wage and benefit payments is filed with the Department of Labor.