8. Davis-Bacon Act WD - CA20260022 - Los Angeles County.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for construction projects in Los Angeles County, California, effective January 30, 2026, superseding a prior decision from January 2025.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates for construction work including building, heavy construction, dredging, and highway projects in Los Angeles County. It specifies hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous skilled trades and labor classifications, organized by trade code and effective date. Key trade classifications include asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters, divers, drywall installers, electricians, elevator mechanics, engineers, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plasterers, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers. Rates vary by work type and location, with additional premium pay specified for work on military bases (ranging from $3.00 to $10.00 per hour), tunnel work (10% additional), hazardous materials, and certain geographic zones including Imperial, Inyo, Mono, San Bernardino, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey Counties (ranging from $1.00 to $2.00 per hour additional). The determination includes detailed classifications for power equipment operators and crane operators organized by equipment capacity and type. Fringe benefits are listed alongside base wage rates for each classification. The document also includes an Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave provision requiring 1 hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked, and notes regarding Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.30 per hour for 2025 contracts. Wage determination appeals procedures are outlined for interested parties disagreeing with the rates established.