Attachment_J3_-_Wage_Requirements_Determination__8_Nov_24.pdf

This is a Department of Labor wage determination decision (General Decision Number CO20240002) for heavy construction projects in multiple Colorado counties including Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, Pueblo and Weld. The determination supersedes CO20230002 and is effective November 8, 2024.

The document specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, with key rates including Asbestos Workers/Insulators ($34.98 + $16.47 fringe), Bricklayers ($42.37 + $12.86 fringe in most counties), Electricians ($44.95 + $19.08 fringe in major counties), and Power Equipment Operators (ranging from $34.05 to $38.63 + $15.20 fringe). The determination includes Executive Order 14026 requirements mandating a minimum wage of $17.20 per hour for contracts entered after January 30, 2022, and Executive Order 13658 requiring $12.90 per hour for earlier contracts. The document also outlines the wage determination appeals process and includes provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706.