DOL_Wage_Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for construction work in New Mexico (General Decision Number NM20260014, effective 05/18/2026).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates for building construction in Chaves County, New Mexico. It lists multiple construction trade classifications with corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefit percentages, including carpenters ($29.09 base rate, 16.20% fringes), electricians ($40.30 base rate, 13.41% fringes), power equipment operators ($26.75-$31.43 base rate, 4.65% fringes), ironworkers ($28.05 base rate, 18.11% fringes), plumbers ($43.07 base rate, 16.60% fringes), sheet metal workers ($37.50 base rate, 18.51% fringes), and numerous other skilled trades ranging from $13.77 to $43.07 per hour with fringes varying from 0.00% to 9.65%. The determination includes detailed explanations of rate identifiers (union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates) and their effective dates. The document notes that Executive Order 13706 on paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 on minimum wage requirements apply to applicable federal contracts. It also provides guidance on wage determination appeals procedures and contact information for the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for inquiries regarding surveys and wage determination matters.