Attachment G - Davis Bacon and Prevailing Wages.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for highway construction projects in Georgia, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, covering multiple counties including Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, and others. The document establishes prevailing wage rates for various construction job classifications effective January 3, 2025, and supersedes a previous general decision. It provides detailed hourly wage rates for workers in roles such as Carpenter ($32.68), Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher ($30.37), Laborer (various types ranging from $17.23 to $22.42), and multiple Operator positions including Backhoe/Excavator ($23.53), Bulldozer ($24.68), Crane ($39.31), and others.

The wage determination is part of the Davis-Bacon Act requirements, specifying that contractors must pay workers at least the listed hourly rates for highway construction work performed in 2025. The document includes provisions for workers potentially being entitled to higher minimum wages under Executive Order 14026 or 13658, with rates ranging from $17.75 to $13.30 per hour. It also provides guidance on how wage rates are determined, including union rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, with detailed instructions on rate identifiers and an appeals process for wage determinations. The document is primarily intended to ensure fair compensation for workers across different construction job classifications in highway projects throughout Georgia.