Attachment 3 - Wage Determination 2026-0232 05182026.pdf

This is a wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for construction work in Bowie County, Texas. The General Decision Number TX20260232 was issued on May 18, 2026, and applies to building construction projects in the specified county.

The wage determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple trade classifications required for construction work. Key classifications include: boilermakers ($33.17/hour with $24.92 fringe); electricians ($30.05/hour with $12.01 fringe); power equipment operators for hydraulic cranes ($32.35/hour) and tower cranes ($32.85/hour), both with $13.10 fringe; and numerous laborer and operator positions ranging from $10.66 to $21.35 per hour with varying fringe benefits from $0.00 to $7.52. Additional classifications cover specialized trades such as ironworkers, pipefitters, truck drivers, sheet metal workers, carpenters, bricklayers, and cement masons. The document includes detailed rate identifiers explaining union rates, weighted union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, along with their effective dates. The document also references Executive Order 13706 requirements for paid sick leave applicable to federal contracts awarded after January 1, 2017, and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements. The wage determination appeals process is outlined, with contact information provided for the Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations for inquiries and disputes.