Attachment 3 Wage Determination ND20260024.pdf

This is a General Decision document (ND20260024) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, establishing prevailing wage rates for federal construction contracts in North Dakota Counties of Mercer. The decision applies to building construction types and became effective on January 30, 2026, with a modification issued on May 18, 2026.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for 13 construction trade classifications: boilermaker ($48.00/hour with 31.14% fringes), bricklayer ($33.16/hour with 15.24% fringes), electrician including low voltage wiring ($40.94/hour with 18.22% fringes), power equipment operator roller ($39.60/hour with 25.25% fringes), ironworker reinforcing and structural ($35.95/hour with 33.11% fringes), laborer common or general ($29.20/hour with 22.19% fringes), laborer carpenter tender ($29.20/hour with 22.19% fringes), cement mason/concrete finisher ($35.33/hour with 18.40% fringes), plumber ($40.53/hour with 20.60% fringes), pipefitter ($43.94/hour with 20.46% fringes), sheet metal worker HVAC duct installation ($34.34/hour with 22.67% fringes), and multiple operator classifications including truck driver, painter, loader, forklift, crane, bobcat/skid steer loader, and backhoe/excavator operator (ranging from $16.38 to $27.00/hour). The document includes provisions for Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements applicable to covered contracts. The document provides guidance on wage determination appeals processes and contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Construction Wage Determinations Branch.