2023-01-25_FIN_2023 Davis Bacon Wages.pdf

This document is a Davis-Bacon Wage Determination for Residential Construction Projects in Alachua County, Florida, issued on January 6, 2023. The general decision covers wage rates for various construction job classifications for residential construction projects including single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories. The document specifies different wage rates for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, with minimum hourly rates ranging from $9.00 to $31.61 depending on the specific job classification, such as power equipment operators, sheet metal workers, carpenters, electricians, and truck drivers.

The wage determination includes important provisions related to Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. The document notes that contractors must pay workers at least $16.20 or $12.15 per hour, depending on the specific executive order applicable to the contract. Additionally, the document outlines a paid sick leave provision for federal contractors, requiring employees to accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year. The wage rates are subject to annual updates to reflect changes in collective bargaining agreements and can be appealed through a specific administrative process outlined in the document.