12. WD MT20260062 (2Jan26).pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (MT20260062, effective 01/02/2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for building construction projects in Cascade County, Montana. The document supersedes the previous determination (MT20250062) and applies to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for 13 occupational classifications across multiple trade codes and effective dates. Key classifications include Heat and Frost Insulator ($43.81/hour, 21.87 fringes), Boilermaker ($38.75/hour, 32.31 fringes), Bricklayer ($33.11/hour, 17.18 fringes), Carpenter ($32.05/hour, 15.02 fringes), Electrician ($36.50/hour, 2.5%+15.57 fringes), Elevator Mechanic ($67.61/hour, 38.435+a+b fringes), Ironworker ($36.83/hour, 25.30 fringes), and various laborers and operators. Wage rates are differentiated by travel zones based on distance from county courthouses in specified towns (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Lewiston, Miles City, and Missoula), with Zone 1 (0-30 miles) at base rates, Zone 2 (31-60 miles) adding $3.00-$4.00, and Zone 3 (over 60 miles) adding $5.50-$6.00. The document includes requirements for paid sick leave under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, with contractors required to provide 1 hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked and a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour for 2025.