Summary

This is a Prevailing Wage Determination document (General Decision Number MN20260053) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction in Minnesota's Hennepin County counties, effective May 18, 2026. The determination applies to all federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefit requirements for construction workers on covered projects.

The document lists comprehensive wage classifications and rates for skilled trades, semi-skilled workers, and equipment operators. Rates range from $22.50 to $62.52 per hour for base wages, with fringe benefits ranging from 6.50% to 45.36%. Key classifications include wiring systems installers ($33.44-$47.73 base), truck drivers across multiple groups ($22.50-$38.39), power equipment operators in various categories ($40.02-$51.03), laborers ($31.66-$43.39), and skilled trades such as electricians ($60.40), elevator constructors ($62.52), and plumbers ($61.28). The document provides guidance on union rate identifiers, union average rate identifiers, survey rate identifiers, and state-adopted rate identifiers. It also outlines Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually) and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage provisions ($13.65 per hour through December 31, 2026). Appeal procedures are included for wage determination disputes, with initial requests directed to the WHD Branch of Wage Surveys and appeals directed to the Wage and Hour Administrator or Administrative Review Board.