Attachment_0012_Wage_Determination.pdf

This document is a General Decision (Wage Determination) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for heavy dredging construction projects in Virginia, effective January 30, 2026. The wage determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to federal construction contracts in Virginia statewide, excluding hopper dredging operations.

The determination covers two primary work categories: dredging operations (including clamshell dredges, hydraulic dredges 20 inches and over, and tug boats) and dipper dredges with associated support operations. For dredging work, wage rates range from $30.86 to $48.48 per hour across eight classification levels (A1 through D), with fringe benefits ranging from 14.15% to 15.34% of the base rate. Additional hourly classifications include drill boats, hydraulic dredges under 20 inches, steward department positions on dipper dredges, and tug boat tending operations, with rates ranging from approximately $8.61 to $14.59 per hour and uniform fringe benefits of 2.96% plus additional amounts. Incentive pay provisions apply to various licensed operators and certified personnel, with bonuses ranging from $1.30 to $1.80 per hour. The document specifies paid holidays (New Year's Day through Christmas), vacation contributions of 7-8% of straight time pay, and references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. The determination supersedes previous General Decision VA20250001 and remains in effect until modified, with provisions for appeals directed to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or Administrative Review Board.