Attachment 4 12441925Q0025 Wage Rates.pdf

This is a General Decision on prevailing wage rates for federal construction contracts in Montana, issued under General Decision Number MT20250060, dated 06/06/2025, superseding General Decision Number MT20240060. The wage determination applies to building construction projects (excluding single family homes or apartments up to 4 stories) in Ravalli and Sanders Counties in Montana.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, with rates varying by geographic zones based on distance from county courthouses in specified towns including Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Lewiston, Miles City, and Missoula. Key trades listed include Heat and Frost Insulator ($43.81/hour + $21.87 fringes), Boilermaker ($38.75/hour + $32.31 fringes), Bricklayer ($33.11/hour + $16.69 fringes), and Carpenter ($32.05/hour + $15.02 fringes), among others. The decision includes specific provisions for Executive Orders 14026 and 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements, with contractors required to pay at least $17.75 per hour for contracts entered into after January 30, 2022, or $13.30 per hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022. The document also outlines paid sick leave requirements under Executive Order 13706 and provides detailed information about union rate identifiers, survey methodologies, and the wage determination appeals process through the Department of Labor.