C4-3a Wage Rates Davis-Bacon Act WD OR20260081.pdf

This is a General Decision Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for heavy construction projects in Oregon (General Decision Number OR20260081, effective 05/18/2026).

The determination covers 36 Oregon counties including Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Coos, Curry, Douglas, and others, establishing prevailing wage rates for dredging operations. The wage determination lists multiple dredging classifications across three geographic zones based on distance from Portland City Hall: Zone A (within 30 road miles), Zone B (30-60 road miles), and Zone C (over 60 road miles). Classifications include Tenderman, Leverman (with hydraulic and dipper/floating clamshell specializations), and Assistant Mate and Assistant Engineer positions. Hourly rates range from $47.95 to $62.47, with fringe benefits of $16.70 per hour consistently applied across all classifications. The determination includes specific language that all jobs or projects shall be computed from Portland City Hall by the shortest route to the project's geographical center. The document also addresses Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 requirements regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage protections for federal contractors, with an applicable minimum wage of $13.65 per hour effective May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Union rate identifiers and applicable wage determination appeal procedures are included for contractors seeking reconsideration or review of wage classifications.