DOL Wage Determination AR20260035 05-18-2026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (AR20260035) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, effective May 18, 2026, covering building construction in Arkansas counties of Washington.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications applicable to federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Wage rates are listed for multiple trades including boilermakers ($34.21/hour with $23.92 fringes), carpenters ($31.93/hour with $11.83 fringes), painters ($16.25/hour with $10.42 fringes), pipefitters ($34.41/hour with $15.70 fringes), and numerous other classifications such as truck drivers, sheet metal workers, roofers, equipment operators, laborers, ironworkers, electricians, and insulators. Fringe benefits vary by classification, ranging from $0.00 to $4.76 per hour. The determination includes detailed explanations of union rate identifiers (denoted by four-letter prefixes such as PLUM, UAVG, SU, and SA) and their effective dates, with updates reflecting current negotiated collective bargaining agreements. The document specifies that unlisted classifications may be added after award per labor standards contract clauses. Additionally, it references Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 establishing minimum wage requirements of $13.65 per hour for certain Davis-Bacon contracts. Contact information is provided for wage determination inquiries directed to either the Branch of Wage Surveys or the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations within the Department of Labor.