B03_ATTACHMENT_007_UPDATED_WAGE_DETERMINATION_0001.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination (VA20260009) issued by the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for building construction in Virginia counties including Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Grayson, Henry, Lee, Patrick, Russell, Tazewell, and Wythe. The determination was initially published on 01/02/2026 and modified on 05/18/2026.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates for multiple construction classifications effective as of various dates in 2024-2025. Specific rates include: Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator at $40.77/hour with $20.17 fringes (effective 10/01/2024); Electrician at $37.95/hour with $18.02 fringes (effective 03/01/2025); Power Equipment Operator/Bulldozer at $38.79/hour with $18.05 fringes (effective 06/01/2025); and multiple trades under a Truck Driver category ranging from $11.00-$20.89/hour with fringes from $0.50-$6.63 (effective 01/11/2016). The determination explains rate identifier systems used to distinguish union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates. The document includes notes on Executive Order 13786 regarding paid sick leave requirements and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage rates for Davis-Bacon Act contracts. Wage determination appeals may be directed to the WHD Branch of Wage Surveys or the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations, with further appeals available to the Administrative Review Board.