B03_ATTACHMENT_003_-_Wage_Rate_Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for heavy construction projects in Kentucky Counties of Edmonson under General Decision Number KY20260068, effective May 18, 2026.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications required on federal contracts in the specified geographic area. Rates are provided for multiple trade classifications including carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, laborers, equipment operators, truck drivers, and welders. Wage rates range from $16.29 to $41.55 per hour depending on classification, with fringe benefit rates ranging from 5.95% to 25.80%. Special provisions apply to crane operators, with premium rates for cranes with booms exceeding 150 feet. The determination includes union rate identifiers (beginning with characters such as ◉SU◉, ◉UAVG◉, ◉SA◉, or ◉SC◉) that indicate whether rates are union negotiated, weighted union averages, survey-based, or state-adopted. Additional requirements include paid sick leave provisions under Executive Order 13706 for contracts awarded after January 1, 2017, and minimum wage rates of $13.65 per hour under Executive Order 13658 for covered workers from May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The document provides contact information for the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations for inquiries and appeals.