Attachment_4__Davis-Bacon_Wage_Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for building construction in Otero County, New Mexico, effective May 18, 2026. The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trade classifications required on federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.

The wage determination lists hourly rates and fringe benefit percentages for multiple skilled trades including carpenters, electricians, power equipment operators, ironworkers, plumbers, sheet metal workers, truck drivers, roofers, painters, laborers, insulators, glaziers, and boilermakers. Rates vary by classification and effective date, with examples including: Carpenter (Metal Stud Installation) at $24.08/hour with 10.79% fringes; Electrician (Excluding Low Voltage Wiring for Alarms) at $38.00/hour with 9.82% fringes; Plumber at $43.07/hour with 16.60% fringes; and Ironworker (Ornamental) at $28.05/hour with 18.11% fringes. The document includes special notes regarding Executive Order 13706 establishing paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors (effective May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026) and Executive Order 13658 establishing a minimum wage of $13.65/hour for covered workers under Davis-Bacon Related Acts. Union rate identifiers (indicating collective bargaining agreement rates), union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates are explained to clarify the basis for each wage determination. The document also provides procedures for wage determination appeals, including initial contact with the Branch of Wage Surveys or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations within the Department of Labor.