DC20260001 01-23-2026 Mod 3 Heavy.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for federal construction contracts in the District of Columbia.

The determination covers prevailing wage rates for heavy construction projects (including sewer and water line work) and highway construction projects throughout the District of Columbia, effective January 23, 2026, superseding the previous General Decision DC20250001. The document lists detailed wage classifications and hourly rates across multiple construction trades, including asbestos workers ($40.77/hour), hazardous material handlers ($24.46/hour), fire stop technicians ($30.21/hour), electricians ($59.50/hour), carpenters ($34.41/hour), boilermakers ($47.37/hour), bricklayers ($38.80-$43.94/hour), power equipment operators (ranging from $28.39-$47.18/hour depending on equipment classification), ironworkers ($31.88-$37.86/hour), laborers ($32.25-$39.29/hour depending on classification), painters ($28.46-$42.93/hour), plumbers ($53.30/hour), sheet metal workers ($53.42/hour), and truck drivers ($31.75-$33.75/hour). Fringe benefits are specified separately for each classification. The determination notes that Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements apply to covered contracts. Additional classifications may be added after contract award through the labor standards contract clauses. The document includes wage determination appeal procedures and contact information for the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.