Davis-Bacon Act WD NY20260009.pdf

This is a Prevailing Wage Determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing wage rates for federal construction contracts in New York. The determination applies to heavy and highway construction projects in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, with two modifications published on 01/30/2026 and 05/18/2026.

The document establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction classifications including boilermakers, cement masons, carpenters, electricians, equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers. Wage rates range from $20.53 to $65.51 per hour, with fringe benefits ranging from 6.39% to 42.92% depending on classification and work type. Special provisions apply for electrician line construction roles with variations based on employee type (mechanic, lineman, technician, flagman, groundman digger machine operator) and work location (switching structures, substation, overhead/underground distribution). Additional premiums apply for crane operations based on crane capacity. The determination includes paid holiday schedules and footnotes specifying which holidays qualify for premium pay based on employee work patterns around the holiday dates. Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates for federal contractors are also referenced, with the EO 13658 minimum of $13.65 per hour applicable to covered work from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026.