Construction Wage Rates for Marengo County AL.pdf

This is a General Decision Wage Determination document (AL20260080) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on January 2, 2026, superseding the previous decision AL20250080. The determination applies to building construction projects in ten Alabama counties: Choctaw, Conecuh, Dallas, Escambia, Greene, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington, and Wilcox. The scope excludes single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications effective on specified dates. Key classifications include Boilermaker ($34.21/hour with $23.92 fringe), Electrician ($30.90/hour with 3% + $9.41 fringe), Power Equipment Operator positions including Bulldozer and Forklift ($29.90/hour with $14.55 fringe each), Plumber ($35.20/hour with $13.51 fringe), Sheet Metal Worker—HVAC Duct Installation Only ($27.22/hour with $13.98 fringe), and general labor classifications including Bricklayer ($20.00), Carpenter ($18.08), Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher ($16.50 with $1.12 fringe), Common or General Laborer ($12.76), and equipment operators. The rates reflect union prevailing wage rates, weighted union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates as indicated by four-letter identifiers in the classification listings. The determination includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave requirements and minimum wage rates for covered federal contractors, with contact information provided for the Department of Labor's wage determination appeals process.