B09_140P1225Q0050_Attachment_2_Amended_Davis-Bacon_Act_WD___CO20250014_0002.pdf

This document is a Davis-Bacon wage determination for highway construction projects in Larimer, Mesa, and Weld Counties, Colorado, effective 01/03/2025. The wage determination specifies prevailing wage rates for numerous construction job classifications, including laborers, equipment operators, truck drivers, electricians, carpenters, and other trades. The document outlines minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for each classification, with rates varying by county and job type. For example, a Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Paver) in Larimer County earns $23.57 per hour with a 3.50 fringe benefit, while a Truck Driver (Distributor) in Mesa County earns $19.17 per hour with a 4.84 fringe benefit.

The wage determination is part of the Davis-Bacon Act requirements, which mandate that contractors pay workers at least the prevailing wage rates for specific job classifications on federally funded construction projects. The document includes a detailed appeals process for wage determinations and notes that workers may be entitled to higher minimum wages under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658. The wage rates are categorized using various identifiers such as union rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, and are subject to annual updates to reflect current collective bargaining agreements and local wage standards.