Attachment_4_-_Wage_Determination-_CK_Creek_Pasture_Fence.pdf

This document is a General Decision from the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for federal construction contracts in Montana. The General Decision Number MT20260076, effective January 2, 2026, supersedes the previous MT20250076 decision and applies to heavy construction projects across 16 Montana counties: Big Horn, Carter, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Treasure, and Wibaux.

The decision specifies hourly wage rates and fringe benefit percentages for multiple classifications of workers and equipment operators involved in heavy construction. Key rates include: Electricians at $38.51–$43.92 per hour depending on county coverage; Power Equipment Operators ranging from $23.00–$42.23 per hour based on equipment type and capacity; Ironworkers at $36.83; Carpenters at $21.13–$24.30; and various laborers and equipment operators at rates between $15.14–$25.44 per hour. Fringe benefits range from 1.30% to 25.30% depending on classification. Zone definitions for Power Equipment Operators establish three pay tiers based on distance from specified Montana towns (0–30 miles, 30–60 miles, over 60 miles). The document also addresses Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually) and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements ($13.30 per hour for 2025 contracts). The document includes guidance on union rate identifiers, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, along with a wage determination appeals process directing inquiries to the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.