C05 Attachment 5-Revised WD MT20260065 072826.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for heavy construction projects in Carbon County, Montana, effective July 28, 2026. The determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that contractors must pay workers on federally-funded construction projects within the specified geographic area.

The document lists wage rates for multiple craft classifications including boilermakers ($38.75 base rate), power equipment operators in various zones ($36.49-$42.23 depending on zone and equipment type), electricians ($43.92), ironworkers ($36.83), laborers in common/general categories ($25.55), plumbers ($41.21), truck drivers ($19.98-$26.31 for dump trucks and specialized equipment operators), and water truck drivers ($32.88). Zone definitions are based on road miles from the Carbon County courthouse to job sites, with pay adjustments ranging from $3.50 to $5.50 per hour for zones extending beyond 30 miles. Fringe benefits are separately itemized for each classification, ranging from 3.96 to 32.31 percent. The determination includes two modifications with publication dates of 05/08/2026 and 07/28/2026. The document also contains explanatory notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage rates ($13.30 per hour in 2025) applicable to Davis-Bacon Act contracts, along with procedural information for wage determination appeals and reconsiderations directed to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.