Summary

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration for forestry services contracts in Illinois (Wage Determination No. 2003-8288, Revision 55, effective 8/14/2026). The determination applies to contracts for forestry services work in 98 Illinois counties including Adams, Alexander, Bond, Cook, DuPage, and others.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for 14 forestry-related occupations, ranging from $14.53 per hour for Tree Planter positions to $28.07 per hour for Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment Operators and Forestry Technicians. All occupations listed receive health and welfare benefits of $5.92 per hour (up to 40 hours per week) or $236.80 per week, plus vacation (2-4 weeks depending on service length), 11 paid holidays annually, and paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706. The determination includes provisions for uniform allowances, where applicable, at $1.35 per week for cleaning and maintenance. Executive Order 13658 requirements apply to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2015, establishing a minimum wage of $13.65 per hour for covered workers through December 31, 2026. The document also specifies conformance procedures for classifying unlisted job positions using Standard Form 1444, requiring contractor submission within 30 days of contract award.