Davis-Bacon Act WD OH20250008.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for residential construction projects in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, effective from 07/25/2025. The document specifies minimum wage rates for various construction trades, including bricklayers ($34.04/hour), electricians (ranging from $25.64 to $43.13/hour based on project scope), power equipment operators ($36.92-$39.31/hour), laborers ($25.90/hour), painters ($33.95/hour), sheet metal workers ($22.59-$22.78/hour), and carpenters ($18.50/hour).

The wage determination is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. It includes provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13786 and details an appeals process for wage determinations. The document provides guidance on how wage rates are identified, including union rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, with rates typically updated annually to reflect current collective bargaining agreements and market conditions.