DB Wage Determination.pdf

This document is a Davis-Bacon General Wage Determination for building construction projects in Harrison County, West Virginia, effective 05/30/2025. The wage determination specifies hourly rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction trade classifications, including Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator ($46.50/hour), Boilermaker ($47.13/hour), Bricklayer ($31.65/hour), Carpenter ($33.05/hour), Electrician ($39.04/hour), and various Laborer categories. The document includes detailed wage rates for over 20 different construction trades, with rates ranging from $24.13 for basic laborers to $46.56 for power equipment operators.

The wage determination also provides important administrative guidance, noting that contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act generally require payment of prevailing minimum wage rates. It includes details about Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. The document explains how wage rates are determined, including union rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, and outlines an appeals process for wage determinations. Additionally, it includes a note about Executive Order 13736, which establishes paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors, mandating 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.