Summary of General Decision UT20260079

This is a prevailing wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing wage rates and fringe benefits for construction workers on federal projects in Utah. The determination supersedes General Decision Number UT20250079 and became effective on January 2, 2026.

The decision applies to building construction projects (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories) in Daggett, Duchesne, Rich, and Summit Counties, Utah. It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications, including boilermakers ($44.37/hour plus $26.87 fringes), electricians (low voltage wiring only at $31.86/hour plus fringes, and general electricians at $41.23/hour plus fringes), sprinkler fitters ($42.17/hour plus $26.63 fringes), sheet metal workers ($46.79/hour plus $14.89 fringes), and various other trades such as carpenters, masons, plumbers, ironworkers, laborers, and tile workers. Rates range from $12.50 to $46.79 per hour with fringe benefits ranging from 0.00% to 26.87%. The determination also notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 establishing a minimum wage floor of $13.30 per hour for 2025. Rate identifiers indicate whether rates are union-based, weighted union averages, survey-derived, or state-adopted. The document provides instructions for appealing wage determinations through the Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board.