Howard County Bldg Construction 7-18-2025.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for building construction projects in Howard County, Texas, effective 07/18/2025. The document specifies prevailing wage rates for multiple construction trade classifications under the Davis-Bacon Act, with hourly rates ranging from $8.03 for common laborers to $33.23 for asbestos workers/heat & frost insulators. Key details include provisions for workers under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate minimum wage rates of $17.50 and $13.30 per hour respectively, depending on the contract's date of entry.

The wage determination includes detailed rate information for various trades such as boilermakers ($33.17/hour), ironworkers ($29.64/hour), plumbers ($28.64/hour), and numerous other classifications like electricians, carpenters, cement masons, and equipment operators. The document also outlines a wage determination appeals process and provides guidance on how interested parties can request reviews or submit inquiries to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. Additionally, it includes notes about paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors and provisions for unlisted job classifications that may be added after contract award.