Attachment_3_Davis Bacon WD.pdf

This is a General Decision (wage determination) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act for construction projects in Rhode Island, effective May 18, 2026 (Modification 3).

The wage determination applies to Building, Heavy and Highway construction projects across Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, and Washington counties in Rhode Island, including marine construction projects. It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for over 50 construction trade classifications. Rates include base hourly wages ranging from approximately $24.79 to $57.85 per hour, with fringe benefit rates (health insurance, retirement, training, etc.) ranging from approximately 13.72% to 41.94% of the base rate. Notable classifications include Hazardous Material Handlers ($49.91 base, 36.63% fringe), Asbestos Workers ($49.91 base, 36.63% fringe), Boilermakers ($50.62 base, 28.82% fringe), Carpenters ($47.88 base, 30.50% fringe), Electricians ($56.11 base, 24.74% fringe), Elevator Mechanics ($64.52 base, 38.44% fringe), Power Equipment Operators in various groups ($33.15-$51.30 base, 29.95% fringe), Truck Drivers in Heavy and Highway Construction with multiple classifications ($31.86-$46.45 base, 34.51% fringe), Ironworkers ($43.03 base, 33.53% fringe), Laborers ($37.00-$39.00 base, 26.90% fringe), Painters ($39.57-$57.85 base, 26.15%-26.60% fringe), Cement Masons ($44.75-$45.52 base, 29.10%-29.43% fringe), Plumbers ($54.34 base, 34.50% fringe), and Roofers ($47.49 base, 31.44% fringe). The determination includes detailed footnotes specifying paid holidays, vacation accruals based on tenure, hazmat work premiums, tunnel/shaft work premiums, and other special provisions. Executive Order 13706 and 13658 requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage rates for certain Davis-Bacon contracts are also noted.