ESBD_439494_1753386526278_G.7 Wage Rates (1).pdf

This document is a Davis-Bacon wage determination for building construction projects in Travis County, Texas, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The wage determination (General Decision Number TX20250271) applies to building construction projects that do not include single-family homes or apartments up to 4 stories, and is effective for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022. The document specifies minimum wage rates for various construction trade classifications, including asbestos workers, boilermakers, carpenters, electricians, elevator mechanics, and many other specialized trades.

The wage rates are structured with both hourly rates and fringe benefits, and are subject to Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. For contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, covered workers must be paid at least $17.75 per hour, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, require a minimum of $13.30 per hour. The document provides detailed instructions for wage rate determinations, including how to identify union rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates. Additionally, it outlines an appeals process for wage determinations and provides contact information for the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.