16-07 Attachment A Prevailing Wage Rate Determination.pdf
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- Travis County, Austin City, Texas
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This is a Prevailing Wage Rate Determination document issued by The University of Texas System Office of Capital Projects for the Austin Area, dated June 25, 2020, applicable to building and exterior improvements construction. The document establishes mandatory minimum wage rates for 28 trade classifications required for the Dell Medical Center at Austin, Texas Enabling Central Utility Plant and Infrastructure project, a Construction Manager-at-Risk engagement. Wage rates range from $14.16 per hour for Low Voltage workers to $39.71 per hour for Elevator Mechanics, with common trades such as Carpenters at $18.50, Electricians at $18.65, Plumbers at $24.00, and Masons/Bricklayers at $25.00. These rates represent entry-level, minimum wages for non-federally funded projects and exclude fringe benefits.
The contractor bears responsibility for properly classifying workers according to the published prevailing wage schedule and must ensure all workers are compensated at or above the specified rates, with no worker paid less than the Laborer rate of $15.00 per hour. Should any trade or skill not reflected on the schedule be employed, the contractor must promptly notify the Owner's Designated Representative with the proposed wage and justification for approval or rejection. The determination includes detailed notes clarifying scope of work for specialized classifications such as Heavy Equipment Operators (over 30,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating), Light Equipment Operators (up to 30,000 lbs.), Building Automation technicians, and Low Voltage installers, ensuring clear wage assignment across all project disciplines.
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ATTACHMENT A
PREVAILING WAGE DETERMINATION
AUSTIN AREA
The University of Texas System Office of Capital Projects
Date: June 25, 2020 Construction Type: Building and Exterior Improvements Area: Austin
Building Construction Trade Classification (Notes 1-4)
Prevailing Wage Rate
Building Automation (Note 5) $22.34 Carpenter $18.50 Concrete Finisher $18.25 Drywall/Ceiling Installer $20.00 Electrician $18.65 Elevator Mechanic $39.71 Fire Proofing Installer $16.00 Flooring Installer $16.75 Glazier $17.92 Heavy Equipment Operator (Note 6) $19.00 Ironworker $21.00 Laborer (Note 7) $15.00 Landscaper (Note 8) n/a Light Equip Operator/Driver (Note 9) $16.63 Low Voltage (Note 10) $14.16 Mason/Bricklayer $25.00 Painter $15.13 Pipefitter (Note 11) $24.00 Pipelayer (Note 11) $19.63 Piping/Ductwork Insulator $23.20 Plumber $24.00 Roofer $17.25 Sheetmetal Worker $24.28 Sprinkler Fitter $18.36 Tile Setter $19.00 Waterproofer $18.00
ATTACHMENT A
PREVAILING WAGE DETERMINATION
AUSTIN AREA
The University of Texas System Office of Capital Projects
Date: June 25, 2020 Construction Type: Building and Exterior Improvements Area: Austin
Notes:
1. Wages shown are for entry level, minimum wages for non-federally funded projects for each classification and do not include fringe benefits.
2. Should contractor at any time become aware that a particular skill or trade not reflected on the Owner’s Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule will be or is being employed in the work, whether by Contractor or by Subcontractor, Contractor shall promptly inform Owner’s Designated Representative (ODR) of the proposed wage to be paid for the skill along with any justification for same and ODR shall promptly concur with or reject the proposed wage classification.
3. Contractor is responsible for determining the most appropriate wage for a particular skill in relation to similar trades identified on the prevailing wage schedule. In no case, shall any worker be paid less that the wage indicated for laborers.
4. It is the responsibility of the contractor to classify the worker in accordance with the published classifications and demonstrate that workers are paid commensurate with determined rates.
5. Building Automation includes control module installation on mechanical equipment, software programming and productivity related services.
6. Heavy Equipment Operator/Driver (over 30,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) includes but is not limited to tower crane erectors and all crane type operators (regardless of weight or horsepower) as well as utility, roadway work and other equipment operators.
7. Laborer includes Pre-Apprentices, laborers, workers, and helpers from the other Building Construction Trade Classifications.
8. Landscaper may include laborers, operators and truck drivers that should be classified in their respective Building Construction Trade Classification.
9. Light Equipment Operator/Driver includes truck drivers of single axle and semi-trailer up to 30,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating with attached apparatus, and equipment up to 75 horsepower that includes but not limited to operators of tractors, mower, skid steers, lifts including articulated boom / cherry pickers, multi terrain, earth moving and demolition equipment, compacts, trucks, utility, and road work equipment.
10.Low Voltage includes date / telecom, audio / visual and security installers, and technicians.
11.Pipefitter and pipelayer also includes exterior work in any above and below grade situation.
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