B08_Solicitation_Attachment_6_Construction_Wage_Decision_MD20250128.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction in Worcester County, Maryland, effective January 2, 2026. The determination supersedes MD20250128 and applies to federal construction contracts in the specified geographic area.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction classifications, organized by trade category. Rates range from $19.00 per hour for Skid Steer (Bobcat) operators to $56.36 per hour for Elevator Mechanics, with fringe benefits varying accordingly. Key skilled trades include Electrician ($42.54 base rate, $18.89 fringe), Plumber ($52.50 base rate, $23.19 fringe), Carpenter ($30.54 base rate, $18.76 fringe), and Bricklayer ($37.50 base rate, $14.78 fringe). The determination includes extensive subcategories under Laborer and Power Equipment Operator classifications with varying rates. The document clarifies that union rate identifiers indicate collectively bargained rates, union average rate identifiers reflect weighted averages updated annually, survey rate identifiers indicate non-union or weighted average rates, and state-adopted rate identifiers reflect state government-established rates. Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 establishing minimum wage requirements ($13.30 per hour in 2025, adjusted annually) are referenced as applicable. The document provides appeals procedures for wage determination disputes, directing inquiries to the appropriate branches within the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.