Attachment3.1240LU26Q0122WD.pdf

This document is a General Decision issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division establishing prevailing wage rates for federal construction contracts in Montana counties (Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Ravalli, and Sanders). The decision, MT20260078, was initially published on 01/30/2026 with a modification dated 05/18/2026, and applies to heavy construction work in the specified geographic area.

The wage determination lists prevailing hourly rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications, including electricians ($40.71 base rate, $17.94 fringe), ironworkers ($32.08 base rate, $29.06 fringe), and various equipment operators with zone-based rates. Power equipment operator rates vary by equipment type and distance zones from county courthouses, ranging from $23.47 to $42.23 per hour, with zone adjustments of $3.50 to $5.50 for travel distances exceeding 30 miles. Additional classifications covered include truck drivers, loaders, graders, excavators, and carpenters, with rates between $15.14 and $24.69 per hour. The determination also notes applicability of Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for covered federal contractors. The document includes appeals procedures for wage determination disputes, with initial requests directed to the WHD Branch of Wage Surveys or Construction Wage Determinations, and potential escalation to the Administrative Review Board.