Attachment 4 Wage Determination.pdf

This is a General Wage Determination document (TX20250033) for Heavy Dredging construction projects in Texas, specifically covering dredging projects along the Texas Gulf Coast area, including public channels, harbors, rivers, tributaries, and intracoastal waterways. The document establishes prevailing wage rates for various job classifications effective 02/07/2025, with most workers in classifications like Derrick Operator, Dozer Operator, and various dredge crew positions (Deckhand, Fireman, Engineers, etc.) set at a base rate of $16.85 per hour.

The wage determination is subject to Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate minimum wage requirements for federal contracts. Contractors must pay at least $17.75 per hour (or the applicable wage rate) for contracts entered into after January 30, 2022, and $13.30 per hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022. The document also includes provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 for contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring contractors to provide up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually for employees.