C04_Attachment 7. Wage Determination MT20260080_1240LU26Q0096.pdf

This is a General Decision document (MT20260080) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, establishing prevailing wage rates for highway construction work in Montana, effective May 18, 2026.

The document applies to all Montana counties and covers highway construction projects. It prescribes wage rates and fringe benefits for 50+ job classifications including truck drivers, power equipment operators, laborers, ironworkers, electricians, divers, carpenters, and welders. Rates range from $27.71 per hour for flag persons to $92.66 per hour for divers, with fringe benefits ranging from $12.36 to $25.37 per hour depending on classification. The prevailing wage determination uses union rate identifiers (indicated by symbols such as ◆SU◆, ◆UAVG◆, ◆SA◆, and ◆SC◆) to denote whether rates are based on collective bargaining agreements, weighted union averages, state-adopted rates, or supplemental classifications. The document includes notes on Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave requirements and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage compliance for Davis-Bacon Act contracts. Unlisted classifications not covered may be added after award. The determination is subject to appeal through the Wage and Hour Administrator or Administrative Review Board, with specific contact procedures and addresses provided for appeal submissions.