Davis Bacon VA20260161.pdf

This is a General Decision document (VA20260161) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Portsmouth (independent city), Virginia, effective January 2, 2026. The decision supersedes General Decision VA20250161 and applies to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The document lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for approximately 40 construction trade classifications, including asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, electricians, elevator mechanics, power equipment operators, ironworkers, pipefitters, plumbers, carpenters, painters, roofers, sheet metal workers, sprinkler fitters, tile setters, and truck drivers. Wage rates range from $12.06 to $52.06 per hour, with fringe benefits ranging from 0.00% to 38.435%. Union rate identifiers (four-letter codes) denote collectively bargained rates, while survey rate identifiers and state-adopted rate identifiers indicate non-union prevailing rates or state-set rates. The document also includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. Unlisted classifications not included in the wage determination may be added after award if authorized by labor standards contract clauses. An appeals process is provided for interested parties who disagree with wage determinations, with requests directed to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.