Summary of General Decision CA20260014

This document is a prevailing wage determination for federal construction contracts in California counties of Santa Barbara, covering building, heavy and highway construction types, with modifications effective through September 3, 2026.

The wage determination establishes hourly rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction trade classifications across three primary construction categories: building construction projects, dredging projects (excluding hopper dredge work), and highway construction projects. Rates vary by classification and are identified through union rate identifiers, survey rate identifiers, or state-adopted rate identifiers, with effective dates ranging from July 2023 through January 2026. Key classifications include asbestos workers/insulators ($56.32 base plus $26.52 fringe), fire stop technicians ($39.94 plus $20.65), boilermakers ($51.98 plus $42.11), carpenters with multiple subcategories ($45.37–$52.37 base rates with $25–$26.68 fringe), electricians ($54.61 base plus $25.16 fringe), elevator mechanics ($69.43 plus $38.44), various operator positions for power equipment including dredging equipment ($60.73–$68.08 base with $33.20–$40.95 fringe), laborers across multiple groups ($46.48–$55.07 base with $20.86–$25.95 fringe), painters ($36.44 base with $18.58 fringe), plumbers ($44.29–$66.23 base with $23.58–$26.81 fringe), roofers ($52.63 plus $20.73), sheet metal workers ($55.32 plus $35.87), and truck drivers ($41.59–$44.05 base with $35.69 fringe). Premium pay provisions apply to hazardous material work, military base assignments, and specific equipment operations. The determination includes Executive Order requirements for paid sick leave and references procedures for wage determination appeals through the Department of Labor.