Attachment 6 - DBA Wage Determination - Pennington County SD.pdf

This is a General Decision document establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Pennington County, South Dakota. The decision supersedes General Decision SD20250029 and was published on January 2, 2026.

The document specifies hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications applicable to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. Key wage rates listed include: Bricklayer at $33.58/hour with $4.60 fringe; Pipefitter at $34.90/hour with $15.70 fringe; Sprinkler Fitter at $38.47/hour with $24.68 fringe; Carpenter at $19.78/hour with $4.11 fringe; Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher at $19.58/hour with no fringe; Electrician at $20.39/hour with $2.69 fringe; Ironworker (Structural) at $23.91/hour with $12.05 fringe; and Laborer (Common or General) at $11.24/hour with no fringe, among numerous other classifications. The document also provides guidance on wage determination rate identifiers (union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates) and details the appeals process for wage determination disputes, directing initial inquiries to the DOL's Branch of Wage Surveys and appeals to the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations or the Administrative Review Board. Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 requirements regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates are noted as applicable to covered contracts.