B08_Attachment_3__-_Applicable_Wage_Determinations_-__Jackson_County_FL.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for heavy dredging construction projects in Mississippi, issued on 02/07/2025. The document specifies prevailing wage rates for multiple job classifications in dredging projects along the Mississippi River and its tributaries, with hourly rates of $19.67 for most positions including derrick operators, dozer operators, dredge operators, first and second assistant engineers, welders, and other related roles.

The wage determination includes details about Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate minimum wage rates for federal contractors. For contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, contractors must pay workers at least $17.75 per hour, and for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, the minimum rate is $13.30 per hour. The document also notes an Executive Order 13706 requirement for paid sick leave, providing employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, which can be used for personal illness, family care, or addressing issues related to domestic violence or sexual assault.