Attachment N1 - DB Heavy VA20250197.pdf

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for heavy construction projects in Fairfax County, Virginia, effective 09/19/2025. The wage determination establishes minimum hourly rates for various construction job classifications, including Mason-Stone ($45.65), Electrician ($53.00), Power Equipment Operator ($36.31 to $39.99), Ironworker ($31.00), Laborer ($23.00 to $34.27), Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher ($30.25), Pipefitter ($55.00), and Carpenter ($22.74). The document is subject to Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate minimum wage rates and paid sick leave for federal contractors, and provides detailed instructions for wage rate appeals and determinations.

The wage rates are applicable to federal contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, with specific minimum wage requirements. For contracts entered between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, different wage rates apply. The document includes provisions for paid sick leave, allowing employees up to 56 hours of leave per year for various personal and family health-related needs. The rates are based on union rates, survey rates, or state-adopted rates, and are identified by specific four-letter codes. Contractors must comply with these wage determinations and provide appropriate compensation to workers across different job classifications.