Att 07 - Wage Rates - DBA - Hennepin - 01022026 - MCR Mod - Minneapolis.pdf

This document is a General Decision (Wage Determination) MN20260053 issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for prevailing wage requirements on federal construction contracts in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The determination applies to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. The document was published on January 2, 2026, and supersedes General Decision MN20250053.

The wage determination establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for 60+ labor classifications required for construction work in the jurisdiction. Rates range from $22.50 to $62.52 per hour, with fringe benefits ranging from $6.50 to $45.36 per hour. Key classifications include electricians ($60.40 base + $34.39 fringe), plumbers ($61.28 + $31.52), cement masons ($51.21 + $25.47), carpenters ($45.54 + $29.34), and numerous equipment operators with specialized designations covering cranes, concrete pumps, compressors, and heavy machinery. The determination identifies rate types including union rates, weighted union averages, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, each with specific identifiers and effective dates. The document notes Executive Order 13706 requirements for paid sick leave applicable to Davis-Bacon Act contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.30 per hour for 2025. Parties may appeal wage determinations through the Branch of Wage Surveys or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations at the U.S. Department of Labor, with further appeal rights to the Administrative Review Board.