5_Wage Determination_MT20250066 (3 Jan 25).pdf

This document is a Wage Determination for heavy construction projects in Cascade County, Montana, effective January 3, 2025. The wage determination specifies minimum hourly rates for various construction trades, including carpenters ($36.49/hour), electricians ($38.51/hour), power equipment operators (ranging from $23.47 to $39.00/hour depending on equipment type), ironworkers ($36.83/hour), plumbers ($36.35/hour), and truck drivers ($31.88/hour for water truck operators).

The document includes zone-based wage rate adjustments for workers based on their distance from specified city centers (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Lewiston, Miles City, and Missoula), with additional pay for zones beyond 30 miles from the city center. The wage determination is part of the Davis-Bacon Act requirements and applies to federal contracts, with provisions for annual updates and zone-specific rate calculations. It also outlines an appeals process for wage determinations and includes guidance on submitting requests for review or reconsideration to the U.S. Department of Labor.