7n Construction Wage Determination RI20250001 1-3-25 RI01.pdf

This is a Davis-Bacon Act wage determination (RI20250001) issued on January 3, 2025 for construction projects in Rhode Island, superseding determination RI20240001. The document covers building, heavy (including marine), and highway construction projects statewide, excluding residential construction of single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories.

The wage determination provides detailed hourly rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, including hazardous material handlers ($49.91 + $36.63), electricians ($52.11 + 47.25%), plumbers ($52.49 + $33.60), and multiple classifications of laborers and equipment operators. It specifies additional pay rates for specialized work conditions, such as work on structures over 35 feet in height ($0.50/hour additional) and hazardous waste work ($2.00/hour additional). The document includes provisions for paid holidays, vacation benefits based on length of service, and paid sick leave requirements under Executive Order 13706 for contracts awarded after January 1, 2017. The wage rates apply to covered federal construction contracts in Rhode Island and must comply with either Executive Order 14026 (minimum $17.75/hour) or Executive Order 13658 (minimum $13.30/hour) depending on contract date.