C04_Attachment 3. Wage Determination_1240LU26Q0105.pdf

This is a Prevailing Wage Determination (General Decision ID20260065) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for heavy construction projects in Idaho Counties of Benewah, Clearwater, and Latah. The determination was published on January 2, 2026, with a modification issued on May 18, 2026.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications including carpenters, electricians, power equipment operators (organized by equipment group and tonnage), ironworkers, laborers, cement masons/concrete finishers, plumbers, truck drivers, welders, and other construction trades. Rates vary by classification and zone, with Zone 1 covering 0-45 radius miles from specified post offices (Spokane, Pasco, Lewiston) and Zone 2 covering areas beyond 45 miles. Wage rates range from approximately $17.67 to $49.55 per hour, with fringe benefits ranging from 0.00 to 30.27 percent. Zone differentials apply, with Zone 2 typically including a $2.00 addition to Zone 1 rates. The determination also includes provisions regarding Executive Order 13706 (paid sick leave for federal contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage rate of $13.65 per hour or higher applicable rates through December 31, 2026). The document provides guidance on wage determination appeals processes, with contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board.