B03_Attachment_3_Wage_Determination_1977-0727_Rev_76.pdf

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for service contracts in California, specifically for forestry and related services. The wage determination (No. 1977-0827, Revision 76) establishes hourly rates for various forestry occupations including Brush/Precommercial Thinner ($19.21), Choker Setter ($20.19), Forester/Truck Driver ($23.11), and Tree Climber ($21.58). The determination covers contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, and provides comprehensive wage and benefit information, including health and welfare benefits of $929.07 per month, 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, and eleven paid holidays per year.

The document outlines a detailed conformance process for classifying service employees, requiring contractors to ensure workers are paid appropriate wages based on job classifications. It specifies that when job duties do not match existing classifications, contractors must submit a conformance request using Standard Form 1444, with a process that involves preparing a written report, obtaining employee and agency reviews, and receiving final approval from the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor. The wage determination applies to service contracts for forestry, land management, public area cleaning, and timber inventory services in California.