Attachment 5 - Davis-Bacon Act.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for construction work in Yakima County, Washington, effective May 18, 2026.

The determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for building construction projects in the specified geographic area. It lists approximately 40 classification categories covering skilled trades and laborers, including heat and frost insulators ($75.37/hour plus $18.82 fringes), bricklayers ($39.57/hour plus $20.50 fringes), electricians ($60.00/hour plus $27.78 fringes), carpenters ($44.21/hour plus $17.28 fringes), various equipment operators ranging from $36.39 to $60.67/hour, plumbers and pipefitters ($47.74 and $65.20/hour respectively), truck drivers ($53.84-$55.43/hour), painters ($41.24/hour), and numerous laborer categories ($25.80-$52.92/hour). Rate identifiers indicate whether wages derive from union rates (four-letter codes beginning with characters other than @SU@, @UAVG@, @SA@, or @SC@), weighted union averages (@UAVG@), survey data (@SU@), or state-adopted rates (@SA@). The document applies to all federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act awarded on or after January 1, 2017, and incorporates Executive Order 13706 requirements for paid sick leave. Additionally, Executive Order 13658 establishes a minimum wage of $13.65/hour for covered workers through December 31, 2026, with annual adjustments. The document includes appeals procedures directing inquiries to the appropriate DOL branch depending on matter type.