C04_Attachment 3. Wage Determination MT20260004 01-02-2026_1240LU26Q0082.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for residential construction projects in Montana. The document applies to General Decision Number MT20260004, effective January 2, 2026, and supersedes the previous determination MT20250004.

The wage determination covers residential construction projects consisting of single-family homes and apartments up to and including four stories in Lake, Mineral, and Sanders Counties, Montana. Prevailing wage rates are specified for the following classifications: Carpenter ($8.93/hour with 1.32 fringe benefits), Electrician ($10.47/hour), Laborer ($7.25/hour), Painter - Brush Only ($7.80/hour), Plumber ($8.33/hour), Power Equipment Operator - Shovel/Backhoe 1 to 3 cu yd. ($7.50/hour), and Truck Driver ($7.25/hour). Welders receive the rate prescribed for craft performing the operation to which welding is incidental. The document includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave requirements and minimum wage thresholds for federal contractors ($13.30/hour minimum for 2025, adjusted annually). Unlisted classifications needed for work not included in the scope may be added after award only as provided in labor standards contract clauses. The determination identifies rate types using specific identifiers (union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates) with effective dates and internal processing numbers for tracking purposes.