Attachment 5 - Wage Determination Rates.pdf

This is a General Decision (wage determination document) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for construction projects in Arkansas counties (Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Conway, Franklin, Logan, Marion, Newton, Scott, and Searcy). The decision number is AR20260019, effective May 18, 2026, with modifications published on January 2, 2026 and May 18, 2026.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades and labor classifications applicable to building construction projects in the specified geographic area. Wage rates are provided for classifications including millwright ($34.02/hour), electrician ($28.94/hour), power equipment operators such as forklift and crane operators ($33.25-$34.25/hour), structural ironworker ($28.00/hour), and numerous other trades including painters, truck drivers, plumbers, HVAC mechanics, carpenters, and bricklayers, with rates ranging from $10.00 to $23.08 per hour. Corresponding fringe benefit rates are listed alongside each classification. The document references Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 establishing minimum wage thresholds ($13.65/hour). Union rate identifiers, survey rate identifiers, and state-adopted rate identifiers are explained, with rates updated annually to reflect current collective bargaining agreements. The document provides instructions for wage determination appeals, directing inquiries to the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.