B08_Attach4_SectionJ_CWD_OR20260074_9_pages.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for heavy construction projects in Malheur County, Oregon. The decision, numbered OR20260074 and effective January 2, 2026, supersedes a prior determination (OR20250074) and establishes prevailing wage rates for various construction trades and equipment operators on federal contracts in the specified geographic area.

The wage determination covers multiple construction classifications with hourly rates and fringe benefits. Key trades include Millwright ($59.35/hr, 22.38 fringes), Carpenter excluding form work ($53.94/hr, 16.81 fringes), and Electrician ($42.55/hr, 19.86 fringes). Power Equipment Operators are classified into six groups with rates ranging from $45.81 to $60.98 per hour, all with 16.90 fringe benefits. Detailed classifications for crane operators, lattice boom operators, and various equipment operators are provided with specific tonnage and attachment specifications. Additional labor classifications include Ironworker-Reinforcing and Structural ($48.31/hr, 34.52 fringes), laborers in multiple groups, painters, plumbers and pipefitters, and various truck drivers and equipment operators, each with defined rates and fringes. Zone differential rates apply for metropolitan areas and specific cities throughout Oregon and Washington, with adjustments ranging from $3.00 to $6.00 per hour depending on proximity to Portland. The document notes that Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements apply to applicable Davis-Bacon Act contracts, and it includes procedures for wage determination appeals through the Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board.