DOL_Wage_Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for heavy construction projects in Colorado, effective January 2, 2026, superseding a prior determination dated 2025. The determination covers 57 Colorado counties and establishes prevailing wage rates applicable to federal contracts for heavy construction work.

The document lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications across different geographic areas within Colorado. Wage rates vary by county grouping and classification, with examples including electricians ($31.75–$46.80 per hour), plumbers ($41.32–$50.68 per hour), carpenters ($15.72–$16.16 per hour), laborers, and equipment operators such as backhoes, bulldozers, and motor graders. Rates are sourced from union agreements, weighted union averages, survey data, or state-adopted rates, each identified by specific code prefixes (PLUM, ELEC, UAVG, SU, or SA). The determination also includes requirements under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, mandating paid sick leave provisions and minimum wage rates of $13.30 per hour for covered workers in 2025. The document provides guidance on rate identifiers, appeal procedures through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board, and contact information for wage determination inquiries and disputes.