Attachment 4 - DBA WD MT20260048 Powell CO 013026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for federal construction contracts in Powell County, Montana, effective January 30, 2026, superseding a previous determination from January 2, 2026. The determination applies to building construction projects exceeding four stories and establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications required on covered projects.

The document lists prevailing wage rates across multiple trade classifications, including Heat and Frost Insulator ($43.81/hour plus $21.87 fringes), Boilermaker ($38.75 plus $32.31 fringes), Bricklayer ($33.11 plus $17.18 fringes), Carpenter ($32.05 plus $15.02 fringes), Electrician ($40.00 plus 4%+$18.28 fringes), Elevator Mechanic ($67.61 plus $38.435+a+b fringes), Ironworker ($36.83 plus $25.30 fringes), Laborer ($23.05 plus $12.72 fringes), Pipefitter/Plumber ($42.80 plus $17.28 fringes), Sprinkler Fitter ($39.97 plus $24.40 fringes), Sheet Metal Worker ($40.00 plus $22.07 fringes), and additional classifications including operators, painters, roofers, and truck drivers. Zone definitions for travel pay adjustments are provided, measuring distance from Powell County Courthouse to specific Montana towns. The determination includes references to Executive Order 13706 (paid sick leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage requirements), with detailed explanations of union rate identifiers, survey rate identifiers, and state-adopted rate identifiers. A wage determination appeals process is outlined, directing initial inquiries to the WHD Branch of Wage Surveys and appeals to the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations or the Administrative Review Board.