Attachment 8 - Wage Determination - Somerset County - 1-2-2026.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for construction projects in Somerset County, New Jersey, published on SAM.gov. It details prevailing wage rates for various construction trades and occupations effective 01/02/2026, including asbestos workers, carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, roofers, and sheet metal workers. The rates cover building construction projects for multi-unit residential and commercial structures (up to 4 stories) across multiple townships and boroughs within Somerset County.

The document provides hourly rates and fringe benefits for each trade, with variations based on specific work conditions or locations within the county. Additional compensation details include holiday pay, vacation credits, and special working conditions such as high-altitude work, hazardous waste removal, and work involving protective equipment. The wage determination also includes explanatory notes about union rate identifiers, survey methodologies, and an appeals process for wage determinations, with contact information for the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.