S02_Attachment 04 Wage Determination IA20260071 - 5.17.2026.pdf

This document is a General Decision (Wage Determination) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for construction projects in Polk County, Iowa, effective May 18, 2026. The determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trade classifications required on federally-funded or federally-assisted building construction projects in the specified geographic area.

The wage determination lists hourly rates and fringe benefits for 28 trade classifications including boilermakers, tile setters, bricklayers, electricians, elevator mechanics, power equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, sprinkler fitters, and equipment operators. Rates range from $16.11 to $56.30 per hour, with fringe benefits ranging from 0.00% to 38.44%. The document includes rate identifiers indicating whether rates are union rates, union average rates, survey rates, or state-adopted rates, along with their effective dates. Additional notes clarify Executive Order requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage obligations under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 for covered contractors. The document also provides contact information and procedures for wage determination appeals, directing inquiries to the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.