Attachment 4. Davis-Bacon Act WD # NC20260061.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for federal construction contracts in North Carolina. The determination, numbered NC20260061 with an effective date of May 18, 2026, applies to building construction projects in 14 North Carolina counties: Ashe, Clay, Graham, Macon, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Wilkes, and Yancey.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications required under the Davis-Bacon Act. Key wage rates include Pipefitter (excluding HVAC system installation) at $31.66 per hour with $12.69 fringe benefits; Truck Driver (dump truck) at $12.50 with $1.36 fringes; Sheet Metal Worker at $13.61-$15.62 depending on task with $1.10-$2.09 fringes; Plumber at $17.51 with $2.33 fringes; Carpenter classifications ranging from $14.28-$17.59 with $1.13-$2.31 fringes; and Electrician at $15.37 with $0.40 fringes. The determination also incorporates Executive Order 13706 requirements for paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.65 per hour for covered workers performing on contracts from May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The document includes a wage determination appeals process directing inquiries to the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations, with procedures for reconsideration requests and Administrative Review Board appeals.