12.a. General Decision NY20260012 Mod 1 dtd 01302026.pdf

This document is a General Decision issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division establishing prevailing wage rates for construction work in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York. The decision, numbered NY20260012 with an effective date of January 30, 2026, supersedes a previous decision (NY20250012) and applies to building construction, residential construction projects (including single-family homes and apartments up to four stories), heavy construction projects, and highway construction projects in the specified counties.

The wage determination lists approximately 30 job classifications with hourly rates and fringe benefit percentages applicable to federal contracts. Rates vary significantly by classification and construction type; for example, Asbestos Workers/Insulators are listed at $71.76 per hour with $36.81 in fringes, while Carpenters range from $34.14 to $53.56 depending on work type (residential, heavy/highway, or building). Key classifications include Electricians ($64.55 base, 18%+$35.78 fringes), Plumbers ($36.05-$60.73 depending on project type), Ironworkers (ranging from $48.15 to $58.95), Laborers ($41.15-$51.43), and various equipment operators grouped into six categories with rates between $44.37 and $84.70. The document includes footnotes addressing paid holidays, vacation accrual schedules, hazmat premiums, night work differentials, and specific equipment classifications. It also contains detailed guidance on wage determination identifiers, appeals processes, and references to Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.