C04 Attach 9-DBA WD VA20260207 051826.pdf

This is a General Decision document (VA20260207) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy construction work in nine Virginia counties: Amherst, Appomattox, Augusta, Bedford, Campbell, Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Rockingham.

The document lists prevailing wage classifications and rates effective from the publication dates of Modification 1 (01/16/2026) and Modification 2 (05/18/2026). Wage determinations are provided for multiple classifications including Power Equipment Operator (Crane) at $39.99 per hour plus $18.05 fringes; Ironworker at $28.73 per hour plus $20.10 fringes; and various truck and equipment operators under the SUVA2018-012 determination ranging from $15.00 to $24.43 per hour with fringe benefits from $1.84 to $8.89. An Electrician classification is listed at $43.02 per hour plus $17.52 fringes under UAVGVA0002. The document includes detailed explanations of wage rate identifiers (union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates) and their effective dates. Contractors must comply with Executive Order 13786 regarding paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage rates of $13.65 per hour (or higher prevailing rates) for Davis-Bacon Act covered contracts from May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The document also provides procedures for wage determination appeals, with contact information for the Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations at the U.S. Department of Labor.