ESBD_433095_1751482973840_SOL_EXH_F.7_405-25R0014809_Wage Determination.pdf

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon wage determination for building construction projects in Jefferson County, Texas, effective January 3, 2025. The wage determination provides hourly rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction trade classifications, including asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, electricians, power equipment operators, ironworkers, plumbers, pipefitters, sheet metal workers, and various laborer categories. The document specifies different wage rates based on contract entry dates and references Executive Orders 14026 and 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.

The wage rates range from $10.50 to $41.14 per hour, with fringe benefits varying from $0.00 to $24.64 depending on the specific trade classification. The document includes detailed instructions for wage determination appeals, highlighting the process for requesting reviews, reconsiderations, and potential escalation to the Wage and Hour Administrator or Administrative Review Board. Additional notes emphasize that workers may be entitled to higher minimum wages under certain Executive Orders, and the rates are subject to annual updates reflecting collective bargaining agreements and survey data. The document also provides guidance on paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors under Executive Order 13706.