Attachment_4_-_Wage_Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act, effective January 2, 2026, for building construction projects in Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties, California.

The determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for approximately 60 construction trade classifications across four county areas with varying geographic zones. Wage rates range from $9.54 to $31.63 per hour depending on classification and location, with fringe benefits typically ranging from 2.00% to 12.53%. Key classifications include boilermakers, carpenters, electricians, laborers (with 13 subgroups for specialized work), plumbers, roofers, and truck drivers (37 groups based on vehicle type and capacity). Line construction work is organized by county with zone differentials: Del Norte County uses five zones (0–3 miles to over 50 miles radius from Alturos/Yreka), while Humboldt County has defined geographic boundaries, and Lake and Mendocino Counties have two area divisions. Labor classifications include detailed specifications for equipment operators (eight groups), gunite workers (three groups), and wrecker work (three groups). The determination applies to all federal construction contracts in the specified counties and includes mandatory paid sick leave requirements under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658. The document provides detailed definitions of work scope for each classification and instructions for wage determination appeals through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.