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Public Works Overview for Contractors

Public Works - RCW 39.04.010

"Public work" means all work, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement other than ordinary maintenance, executed at the cost of the state or any municipality (Snohomish School District), which is by law a lien or charge on any property therein.

The term "work" is very inclusive, especially in conjunction with "construction, alteration, repair, or improvement."

Examples of public work contracts:

  • All construction projects, large or small
  • All building or building system repairs
  • All infrastructure installations, repairs or removals