Attachment 5 20260518 Wage Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy and highway construction projects in Minnesota.

The decision applies to construction work in seven Minnesota counties: Anoka, Carver, Chicago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington. The wage determination became effective January 2, 2026, with a modification issued May 18, 2026. The document establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefit rates for numerous construction classifications, ranging from laborers and equipment operators to specialized trades such as electricians, welders, and pile driving personnel. Representative rates include Wiring Systems Installer at $33.44 with $17.82 in fringes, Electrician at $60.40 with $34.39 in fringes, and various truck driver classifications ranging from $34.60 to $45.50 per hour. Power equipment operators have rates ranging from $40.02 to $45.61 per hour depending on equipment classification. The determination notes that Executive Order 13706 applies to all Davis-Bacon Act contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring contractors to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. Executive Order 13658 applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, establishing a minimum wage of $13.65 per hour effective May 11, 2026. The document includes detailed explanations of rate identifiers (union rates, weighted union averages, survey rates, and state-adopted rates) and provides instructions for wage determination appeals to the Department of Labor.