B03_CO20260003.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document CO20260003 issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on May 18, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy construction work in Colorado counties.

The decision applies to 64 Colorado counties and specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications effective from January 1, 2025 through July 1, 2025. Key classifications include electricians, line construction workers (linemen, welders, line equipment operators, groundmen), plumbers, HVAC technicians, power equipment operators (trackhoe, roller, motor grader, mechanic), and general laborers. Wage rates range from $11.11 to $61.36 per hour, with fringe benefits ranging from 0.00% to 20.15%. The document includes multiple wage determination codes (ELEC0012-006, ELEC0068-011, ELEC0111-002, ELEC0111-008, ELEC0111-010, ELEC0113-004, ENG0009-004, PLUM0003-003, PLUM0058-010, PLUM0058-012, PLUM0145-004, SUC02001-005) with different rates applied to specific county combinations. The document notes that Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements apply to applicable federal contracts. Wage determination updates follow union collective bargaining agreements (identified by union rate identifiers), survey rates, or state-adopted rates, with guidance provided for wage determination appeals and reconsideration requests directed to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.