J.4 Wage Determination -VA20260171 01.02.2026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (VA20260171) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor effective January 2, 2026, superseding previous wage determination VA20250171. It applies to building construction projects in Amherst, Bedford, and Campbell Counties in Virginia, including the independent cities of Bedford and Lynchburg, excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications required on federal contracts in this geographic area.

The wage determination lists hourly rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction trades including asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, power equipment operators, ironworkers, painters, carpenters, electricians, laborers, equipment operators, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, tile workers, and truck drivers. Rates range from $12.40 to $40.99 per hour with fringe benefits varying by classification. The document also references Executive Order 13706 requiring paid sick leave for federal contractors (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually) and Executive Order 13658 establishing a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour for Davis-Bacon Act contracts in 2025. Additional unlisted classifications may be added after award following 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii). The determination includes instructions for wage appeals, directing inquiries to the appropriate Branch of Wage Surveys or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations at the U.S. Department of Labor.