B08_Attachment_4_Wage_Determination_CA20260018_1_23_2026_0002.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for federal construction contracts in California. The determination covers building, heavy construction (including dredging), and highway construction projects across multiple California counties, with an effective date of January 23, 2026, and supersedes a prior decision from January 20, 2025.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates for numerous construction classifications organized by county and work type, including carpenter, electrician, plumber, laborer, equipment operator, ironworker, painter, roofer, sheet metal worker, and truck driver positions, among others. Rates vary significantly by county and classification, with hourly wages ranging from approximately $13 to $104 and fringe benefits (fringes) varying accordingly. Special provisions apply to specific work conditions, such as diving operations, dredging, tunnel and shaft work, landscape operations, and high-altitude work, with corresponding rate premiums. The determination includes detailed classification descriptions defining scope of work for equipment operators, laborers, and other trades, along with area definitions showing which counties fall within specified wage zones. Additional requirements noted include paid sick leave provisions under Executive Order 13706, Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.30 per hour for certain contracts, and procedures for wage determination appeals through the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.