B03_Attachment_3_Wage_Det_1977-0727_Rev_76.pdf

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for service contracts in forestry, land management, and timber inventory services in California. The wage determination (No. 1977-0827, Revision 76) establishes hourly rates for various forestry-related occupations ranging from $17.11 to $23.11, with additional health and welfare benefits of $5.36 per hour and comprehensive fringe benefits. The document outlines specific wage rates for roles such as Brush/Precommercial Thinner, Choker Setter, Fire Lookout, Forestry Truck Driver, Tree Climber, and Tree Planter, among others, and provides detailed guidelines for conformance processes, uniform allowances, and holiday provisions for contractors working on service contracts in the specified industry sectors.

The wage determination applies to contracts entered into on or after specific dates (January 30, 2022, and between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022) and is subject to Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage requirements. It includes provisions for health and welfare benefits ($929.07 per month), vacation (2 weeks after 1 year of service), and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year. The document also outlines a comprehensive six-step conformance process for classifying and compensating employees, emphasizing the need to match job duties with appropriate wage classifications and ensure proper compensation.