7n_General Decision Number ME20250008 01022026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for building construction projects in Hancock County, Maine, effective 01/02/2026. The document details prevailing hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction trade classifications, including Ironworker ($33.65/hour), Laborer ($21.90/hour), Pipefitter ($40.00/hour), Bricklayer ($27.38/hour), Carpenter ($15.22/hour), Electrician ($22.78/hour), and other trades such as Crane Operator, Truck Driver, and Sheet Metal Worker.

The document includes important notes about Executive Order 13706 on paid sick leave for federal contractors, which requires providing 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. It also explains the wage rate identification system, detailing how rates are determined through union rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates. The document provides a comprehensive appeals process for wage determinations, with specific contact information for the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for different types of inquiries and challenges.