C04d Attachment 4 Gen Decision MT20260058 05182026.pdf

This is a General Decision document (MT20260058) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Montana counties including Chouteau, Judith Basin, Liberty, Musselshell, Sweet Grass, Teton, Toole, and Wheatland, effective May 18, 2026 (Modification 1).

The document establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefit rates for multiple construction classifications across various effective dates. Key classifications include Heat and Frost Insulators ($43.81/hour, 21.87% fringes), Boilermakers ($38.75/hour, 32.31% fringes), Bricklayers for specific county groups ($30.55–$33.11/hour, 15.75–17.18% fringes), Electricians excluding low-voltage alarm wiring ($38.51–$43.92/hour, 16.97–18.17% fringes), Power Equipment Operators for various crane categories ($21.51–$42.00/hour, 16.20% fringes), Ironworkers ($36.83/hour, 25.30% fringes), Pipefitters ($44.35–$46.45/hour, 19.92–21.87% fringes), Sprinkler Fitters ($39.97/hour, 24.40% fringes), Sheet Metal Workers ($40.00/hour, 22.07% fringes), and multiple trades under the SUMT2011 classification including Truck Drivers, Roofers, Plumbers, Painters, Operators, Laborers, Carpenters, and Electricians ranging from $15.44–$26.34/hour with fringe benefits from 0.00–10.30%. The determination is subject to Executive Order 13786 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and reflects prevailing union rates, weighted union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates based on collective bargaining agreements.