C04e Attachment 5 General Decision ID20260021 05182026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction projects in Idaho, effective May 18, 2026.

The determination applies to six Idaho counties: Bear Lake, Bingham, Fremont, Lemhi, Oneida, and Teton. It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades and classifications required on federal construction contracts in this geographic area. Key wage classifications include bricklayers ($26.79/hour plus 17.34 fringes), carpenters with zone-based pay ranging from free (0-30 miles) to $3.00/hour additional (over 60 miles) at $35.68/hour base plus 18.24 fringes, electricians ($40.00/hour plus 18.74 fringes), and power equipment operators with group-specific rates ranging from $36.33 to $37.35/hour plus 16.10 fringes. Additional classifications covered include ironworkers ($33.37/hour plus 22.98 fringes), laborers ($32.62-33.93/hour plus 16.50 fringes), plumbers ($36.75/hour plus 18.93 fringes), roofers ($29.02/hour plus 19.90 fringes), sheet metal workers ($35.50/hour plus 22.25 fringes), truck drivers (ranging $35.60-37.19/hour plus 17.00 fringes), and various other trades. The document includes Executive Order requirements for paid sick leave under EO 13706 and minimum wage thresholds under EO 13658, along with wage determination appeals processes through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.