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# Sean Reitmeyer | GCExperts | Federal Contracting Mentorship β Winning Your First Government Job
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Winning a federal government contract is one of the most exciting moments in a contractor's career β but what happens *after* the award can make or break your success. In this video, Sean Reitmeyer of GCExperts walks through a real-world mentorship call with a student who just landed an **$81,000 federal contract** with a 25% markup. This is the raw, unfiltered coaching that most people never get access to.
Sean dives deep into one of the **most overlooked β and most dangerous β compliance requirements** in federal contracting: **Davis-Bacon Wages and Certified Payroll Reports (WH-347)**. Whether you're a general contractor managing subcontractors or brand new to government work, this is the information that separates contractors who get paid on time from those who end up in breach of federal law without even knowing it.
Most people entering the federal contracting space focus on winning the bid. And rightfully so β that's step one. But step two, three, and four involve knowing *exactly* what to do after the award. Sean explains why **95% of rejected federal invoices** come down to just two reasons, and how to avoid both of them before they cost you time, money, and your reputation with the government.
You'll also learn how to handle situations where the **Wage Rate Determination sheet doesn't list your specific trade** β a common scenario that panics new contractors but has a straightforward solution if you understand your rights under the contract.
This type of real-world, one-on-one coaching is exactly what GCExperts is built for. Sean has decades of experience in federal contracting and project management, and he's committed to helping everyday contractors build sustainable, profitable businesses working with the federal government. No fluff, no theory β just practical guidance from someone who has lived it.
If you're serious about building a federal contracting business and want expert mentorship along the way, reach out to Sean directly.
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## β 10 Key Takeaways
1. **Winning the contract is just the beginning** β knowing post-award compliance is what determines long-term success.
2. **Davis-Bacon Wages are mandatory** on federal contracts β subcontractors must pay workers at or above the Wage Rate Determination minimums.
3. **Certified Payroll Reports (WH-347) must be submitted weekly** β failure to do so before invoicing puts you in breach of federal law.
4. **95% of rejected federal invoices** are caused by either a dispute over percent complete or missing certified payroll reports.
5. **Never backlog certified payroll submissions** β submitting weeks of reports alongside a single invoice is a federal compliance violation.
6. **Zero-hour weeks still require a certified payroll report** β if no work was performed, submit the form showing zeros to maintain continuity.
7. **When your trade isn't listed on the Wage Rate Determination**, you have the right to make a reasonable interpretation β fit your worker into the closest applicable category.
8. **Don't contact the government to flag unlisted trade categories** β use your right to reasonable contract interpretation instead.
9. **Communicate Davis-Bacon requirements to your subcontractors upfront** β surprises during the job cause delays and payment disputes.
10. **Resources matter** β Sean provides WH-347 forms, filled-out examples, and certified payroll training inside the GCExperts Project Management Course and Bid Tracker platform.
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π **Ready to start your federal contracting journey?**
π gcexperts.com/zoom
π 813-678-5701
π§ admin@gcexperts.com
# Sean Reitmeyer | GCExperts | Federal Contracting Mentorship β Winning Your First Government Job
π **Book a Zoom Call:** gcexperts.com/zoom
π **Call Me:** 813-678-5701
π§ **Email:** admin@gcexperts.com
---
Winning a federal government contract is one of the most exciting moments in a contractor's career β but what happens *after* the award can make or break your success. In this video, Sean Reitmeyer of GCExperts walks through a real-world mentorship call with a student who just landed an **$81,000 federal contract** with a 25% markup. This is the raw, unfiltered coaching that most people never get access to.
Sean dives deep into one of the **most overlooked β and most dangerous β compliance requirements** in federal contracting: **Davis-Bacon Wages and Certified Payroll Reports (WH-347)**. Whether you're a general contractor managing subcontractors or brand new to government work, this is the information that separates contractors who get paid on time from those who end up in breach of federal law without even knowing it.
Most people entering the federal contracting space focus on winning the bid. And rightfully so β that's step one. But step two, three, and four involve knowing *exactly* what to do after the award. Sean explains why **95% of rejected federal invoices** come down to just two reasons, and how to avoid both of them before they cost you time, money, and your reputation with the government.
You'll also learn how to handle situations where the **Wage Rate Determination sheet doesn't list your specific trade** β a common scenario that panics new contractors but has a straightforward solution if you understand your rights under the contract.
This type of real-world, one-on-one coaching is exactly what GCExperts is built for. Sean has decades of experience in federal contracting and project management, and he's committed to helping everyday contractors build sustainable, profitable businesses working with the federal government. No fluff, no theory β just practical guidance from someone who has lived it.
If you're serious about building a federal contracting business and want expert mentorship along the way, reach out to Sean directly.
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## β 10 Key Takeaways
1. **Winning the contract is just the beginning** β knowing post-award compliance is what determines long-term success.
2. **Davis-Bacon Wages are mandatory** on federal contracts β subcontractors must pay workers at or above the Wage Rate Determination minimums.
3. **Certified Payroll Reports (WH-347) must be submitted weekly** β failure to do so before invoicing puts you in breach of federal law.
4. **95% of rejected federal invoices** are caused by either a dispute over percent complete or missing certified payroll reports.
5. **Never backlog certified payroll submissions** β submitting weeks of reports alongside a single invoice is a federal compliance violation.
6. **Zero-hour weeks still require a certified payroll report** β if no work was performed, submit the form showing zeros to maintain continuity.
7. **When your trade isn't listed on the Wage Rate Determination**, you have the right to make a reasonable interpretation β fit your worker into the closest applicable category.
8. **Don't contact the government to flag unlisted trade categories** β use your right to reasonable contract interpretation instead.
9. **Communicate Davis-Bacon requirements to your subcontractors upfront** β surprises during the job cause delays and payment disputes.
10. **Resources matter** β Sean provides WH-347 forms, filled-out examples, and certified payroll training inside the GCExperts Project Management Course and Bid Tracker platform.
---
π **Ready to start your federal contracting journey?**
π gcexperts.com/zoom
π 813-678-5701
π§ admin@gcexperts.com
