B03_-_Wage_Rates.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for New Mexico heavy construction projects in San Juan County, effective May 18, 2026. The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that contractors must pay workers on federal construction contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.

The wage determination includes classifications and rates from multiple labor standards documents: CARP1319-011 (Carpenter at $27.31/hour with $13.18 fringe benefits), ELEC0611-001 (Electrician at $34.50/hour with $10.81 fringe benefits), and SUNM2016-009 (September 26, 2018 rates for various heavy construction positions including truck drivers, equipment operators, laborers, and cement masons, with rates ranging from $15.53 to $27.80 per hour and fringe benefits from $0.00 to $8.08). The document notes that Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave applies to Davis-Bacon Act contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring contractors to provide one hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually for employee illness, injury, health-related needs, preventive care, or family member assistance. Executive Order 13658 applies to certain contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, requiring a minimum wage of $13.65 per hour from May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The document includes guidance on rate identifiers (union, survey, and state-adopted rates), wage determination appeals processes, and contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.