RFP Atch 5c(i) WD FL20240267 Highway 13 Sep 24 Polk FL.pdf

This is a Davis-Bacon Act wage determination document (FL20240267) for highway construction projects in Polk County, Florida, effective September 13, 2024. The document outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades and equipment operators.

The wage determination specifies two key minimum wage thresholds: $17.20 per hour under Executive Order 14026 (for contracts entered/renewed after January 30, 2022) and $12.90 per hour under Executive Order 13658 (for contracts awarded between January 2015-2022). Specific wage rates are detailed for numerous positions including carpenters ($22.58/hr), electricians ($24.08/hr + $3.40 fringe), equipment operators (ranging from $15.54-$33.61/hr), and various truck drivers ($16.55-$23.42/hr). The document also includes provisions for paid sick leave under EO 13706, requiring contractors to provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. The wage determination includes detailed procedures for appeals and administrative review processes through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.