Wage Determination.pdf

This document is a Wage Determination for construction projects in Essex County, New Jersey, specifically for building construction projects (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories). The document details prevailing wage rates for various construction trades and worker classifications as of 01/03/2025, including specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for roles such as:

Key wage rates include Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator at $50.99 per hour, Bricklayer at $46.90 per hour, Carpenter at $56.81 per hour, Electrician at $73.59 per hour, and Laborer at $35.75 per hour. The document notes that contracts are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires paying at least the applicable minimum wage rate. Additional provisions cover work conditions like high stacks, hazardous waste removal, and specific requirements for paid holidays and vacation time. The wage determination is part of the federal contract opportunity for the IFB 36C24225B0003-1 Project 561-20-101 Upgrade Heating Distribution System at the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration.