4. WD TX20250003_Highway_Updated 9-19-25.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for heavy construction projects in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Webb Counties, Texas, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. The document specifies prevailing wage rates for various construction job classifications, including Cement Mason/Concrete Finishers ($12.46), Form Builders/Setters ($12.16-$12.30), Laborers ($9.86-$12.88), Power Equipment Operators ($10.33-$16.86), Truck Drivers ($10.82-$14.53), Steel Workers ($14.07), and Welders ($14.02).

The wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, with specific minimum wage requirements based on contract award dates. For contracts entered into after January 30, 2022, contractors must pay covered workers at least $17.75 per hour, and for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, workers must be paid at least $13.30 per hour. The document also notes additional worker protections under Executive Orders, including paid sick leave requirements, and provides a detailed appeals process for wage determinations.