Attachment_L_-_General_Wage_Decision_3.29.24.pdf

This document is a General Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for residential construction projects in Osceola County, Florida. The wage determination applies to construction contracts involving single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories, with specific wage rates and fringes for various labor classifications such as power equipment operators, ironworkers, carpenters, electricians, laborers, truck drivers, and other construction trades. The document outlines minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, which generally applies to contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, and requires contractors to pay covered workers at least $17.30 per hour.

The wage determination includes detailed hourly rates and fringe benefits for numerous job classifications, with rates varying by equipment type and specific trade. The document notes that these wage rates are subject to annual updates and are derived from surveying prevailing wage rates in the region. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act requirements and are obligated to pay workers the applicable minimum wage rates for all hours spent performing on the contract. The wage determination also provides guidance on how rates are calculated, including considerations for union and non-union rates, and offers information on the appeals process for interested parties seeking to challenge or request reconsideration of the established wage rates.