12445525R0003_Attachment_5_Wage_Determination_VT20240062_Heavy_Bennington_010325_1.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for heavy construction projects in Bennington County, Vermont, effective 01/03/2025. The wage determination establishes hourly rates and fringe benefits for various construction job classifications, including carpenters ($22.81 base rate), electricians ($24.56), laborers ($15.42), and multiple operator roles such as backhoe/excavator operators ($22.17) and pavers ($23.33). The document details prevailing wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate minimum wage rates for federal contractors, and includes provisions for paid sick leave and worker protections. The document also outlines a detailed wage determination appeals process, providing contact information for the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for submitting requests for review or reconsideration of wage rates.