C04 - 4 - Davis-Bacon Act WD CA20260021 - Tulare County - May 2026.pdf

This is a wage determination document (General Decision CA20260021) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for federal construction contracts in Tulare County, California. The determination applies to heavy and highway construction types and includes dredging projects, excluding self-propelled hopper dredge work and water well drilling.

The document contains comprehensive wage classifications and hourly rates for numerous construction trades and labor categories. Rates range from approximately $28.94 to $103.62 per hour, with fringe benefits varying by classification. Key classifications include asbestos removal workers ($35.31-$64.56 hourly rate plus $12.75-$25.07 fringes), boilermakers ($45.60 rate, $38.99 fringes), various carpenter specialties ($45.42-$52.65 rate, $30.82 fringes), electricians ($50.00 rate, $30.15 fringes), equipment operators across multiple groups ($42.50-$68.81 rate, $31.15-$32.53 fringes), truck drivers ($43.26-$44.56 rate, $34.28 fringes), and specialized tunnel and shaft laborers ($44.42-$46.41 rate, $27.72 fringes). The determination includes multiple modification dates (01/09/2026 and 05/18/2026) reflecting wage rate updates. Executive Order 13706 provisions regarding paid sick leave apply to Davis-Bacon Act covered contracts, and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements ($13.65 per hour) apply to contracts awarded between specified dates through December 31, 2026.