Davis-Bacon Wage Determination Dare County Residential.pdf

This is a General Decision (wage determination) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for federal construction contracts in North Carolina. The decision, numbered NC20260097 and dated 05/18/2026, establishes prevailing wage rates for residential construction projects (single family homes and apartments up to four stories) across 13 North Carolina counties: Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Dare, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, Warren, and Washington.

The wage determination identifies specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications, including roofers ($13.40 base with $0.80 fringe), plumbers ($14.52 base), painters ($11.91 base), laborers ($11.84 base), HVAC mechanics ($14.11 base), electricians ($14.50 base), cement masons ($15.25 base), and carpenters ($14.66 base). All listed classifications show $0.00 fringe benefits except roofers. The document explains union rate identifiers (marked with symbols such as ◊SU◊, ◊UAVG◊, ◊SA◊, and ◊SC◊) indicating whether rates are union-negotiated, weighted union averages, state-adopted, or survey-derived. Additional requirements include Executive Order 13706 provisions mandating paid sick leave for covered workers and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.65 per hour (or applicable rates if higher) effective May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The document provides procedures for wage determination appeals and contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.