Attach 6. Wage Determination_SD20260032_01.02.26.pdf

This is a Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination document published on January 2, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy and highway construction projects throughout South Dakota. The determination, identified as SD20260032 (superseding SD20250032), applies statewide across all South Dakota counties and establishes minimum wage requirements for federal construction contracts.

The wage determination specifies hourly rates for multiple construction classifications, including: Carpenter ($31.94), Concrete Finisher ($26.45), Electrician ($29.78), Painter ($26.45), and various laborer groups ranging from $22.38 to $31.94 depending on classification. Laborer groups are defined by specific duties such as Air Tool Operator, Mechanic Tender, Asphalt Plant Tender, Form Builder, and Grade Checker. Power Equipment Operator rates range from $24.57 to $30.01 across five groups, with classifications covering equipment from concrete paving machines to asphalt plants. Truck Driver rates are specified at $24.52 (tandem trucks without trailer) and $25.88 (semi-tractors and trailers). The document employs rate identifiers (SU, UAVG, SA, and ?SC?) to denote union rates, weighted union average rates, and state-adopted rates, with effective dates and internal processing numbers included. The document includes notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 mandating paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. Contacts for wage determination appeals and modifications are provided through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board.