7n. DAVIS BACON ACT WD MD20250123.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for construction work in Somerset County, Maryland, effective 06/27/2025. It specifies prevailing wage rates for various construction trades and labor classifications, including detailed hourly rates for roles such as Balancing Technician ($26.25), Bricklayer ($37.50), Carpenter ($30.54), Electrician ($31.55), and numerous other specialized positions. The document covers requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, noting that contracts are subject to specific Executive Orders (14026 and 13658) which mandate minimum wage rates, with contractors required to pay workers at least $17.75 per hour (or the applicable higher wage rate) for all hours worked on the contract in 2025.

The wage determination includes important provisions about paid sick leave for federal contractors, stipulating that employees must be provided with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year. The document also explains various rate identifiers (Union, Survey, State Adopted) and provides a detailed appeals process for wage determinations. Additional information about contractor requirements and worker protections can be found at the Department of Labor's website. The wage rates are subject to annual adjustments and are derived from collective bargaining agreements, survey data, and state-adopted rates.