Davis-Bacon Act WD NJ20260039 Ocean County.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (NJ20260039) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction projects in Ocean County, New Jersey, effective May 18, 2026 (Modification 1).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades and labor classifications required on federal and federally-funded construction contracts in the specified geographic area. Wage classifications include asbestos workers, bricklayers, tile setters, carpenters, electricians, elevator operators, ironworkers, laborers (asbestos removal, masons, and general), painters, plasterers, cement masons, plumbers, pipefitters, roofers, sprinkler fitters, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers performing hazardous waste removal. Prevailing wage rates range from $28.37 to $61.72 per hour, with fringe benefits ranging from 21.62% to 50.76% depending on classification. Union rate identifiers (indicated by characters such as ◆SU◆, ◆UAVG◆, ◆SA◆, or ◆SC◆) denote whether rates are union negotiated, weighted union averages, state-adopted, or survey-derived rates. The document includes special provisions for hazardous waste removal work with additional hourly premiums (20% per hour), paid holidays, and vacation pay credits. Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 requirements regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates for federal contractors are also noted, with the Executive Order 13658 minimum wage set at $13.65 per hour (adjustable annually). Unlisted classifications needed for work not included may be added post-award through labor standards contract clauses procedures.