Attachment 1 - DBA Wage Determination - Polk County_01022026.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Polk County, Iowa. The decision, numbered IA20260071 and effective January 2, 2026, supersedes a prior determination (IA20250071) and applies to all building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The document lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for 29 trade classifications required for construction work in the specified geographic area. Rates range from $16.11 per hour for laborers (pipelayers) to $56.30 per hour for elevator mechanics, with fringe benefit percentages varying by classification. Key classifications include boilermakers ($48.48/hour), electricians ($45.45/hour), plumbers ($45.20/hour), carpenters ($24.93/hour), and various ironworkers, equipment operators, and specialty trades. The determination includes multiple rate identifiers indicating union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, each with specific effective dates. Supplemental notes address Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage provisions applicable to Davis-Bacon Act contracts. The document provides contact information for wage appeals and requests directed to the U.S. Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.