Attachment_3_-_DB_Act_WD_NM20250008_2_14_2025.pdf

This document is a General Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for heavy construction projects in Otero County, New Mexico, dated February 14, 2025. The wage determination sets prevailing wage rates for various construction trade classifications, including electricians ($38.00/hour), ironworkers ($28.05/hour), carpenters ($22.26/hour), laborers ($10.90-$12.37/hour), equipment operators ($14.03-$22.07/hour), pipefitters ($25.64/hour), and truck drivers ($11.90-$13.72/hour). The document outlines minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate that contractors pay workers at least $17.75 per hour for contracts entered on or after January 30, 2022, and $13.30 per hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022.

The wage determination also includes provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, requiring contractors to provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. The document provides details on how to identify wage rates (including union, survey, and state-adopted rates) and outlines the process for wage determination appeals. Contractors must submit conformance requests if a contract involves work classifications not listed in the determination, and additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections is available on the Department of Labor's website.