Attachment 2 - Davis-Bacon Act WR - Polk Ctny - Rev08 - 7-25-25 - Building.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for construction projects in Polk County, Iowa, effective 07/25/2025. It provides detailed hourly rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction trade classifications, including boilermakers ($48.48/hour), electricians ($45.45/hour), elevator mechanics ($56.30/hour), and various other trades like tile setters, bricklayers, laborers, painters, and plumbers. The wage rates are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. The document includes specific provisions for wage rates based on contract dates, holiday pay, and includes a detailed explanation of how wage rates are determined using union, survey, and state-adopted rate identifiers.

The document also outlines a comprehensive wage determination appeals process with three potential stages: initial contact with the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Branch of Wage Surveys, potential review and reconsideration by the Wage and Hour Administrator, and final appeal to the Administrative Review Board. Additional notes highlight special provisions such as vacation pay credits for employees with more than 5 years of service and paid holidays, which include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.