IFB 2026-01 2027 Tree Work - Appendix Prevailing Wage Rates.pdf

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Prevailing Wage Rates Schedule - IFB 2026-01 2027 Tree Work

This is a Prevailing Wage Rates schedule issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of Labor Standards, for a tree work project administered by Ashburnham Municipal Light Plant in Ashburnham, MA. The document establishes minimum wage rates that all employees performing construction work on this public works project must receive, as mandated under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26-27H and Chapter 71, Section 7A. The scope of work includes tree work, line clearing, and tree removals. The wage rates specified in the schedule remain effective for the duration of the project; however, if the contract spans multiple years without listed rates for each period, the awarding authority must request an updated schedule at least one month before the first period lacking rates. The schedule was issued on October 27, 2026, with Wage Request Number 20261027122236.

The prevailing wage schedule details wage rates across multiple classifications including equipment operators, laborers, drivers, and specialized equipment operators, with rates effective on various dates throughout 2026, 2027, and 2028. Wage compensation consists of base wage, health insurance, pension, annuity, and supplemental unemployment benefits. Apprentices registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards are permitted to work at reduced rates according to established step progressions and apprentice-to-journeyworker ratios specific to each trade classification. Contractors and subcontractors are required to post this schedule at the worksite, pay all employees at or above the listed rates, and ensure compliance or face civil fines, criminal charges, or private lawsuits. Employees who believe they have not received proper wages may file complaints with the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division.

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS

Prevailing Wage Rates

MAURA HEALEY

Governor

KIM DRISCOLL

Lt. Governor

As determined by the Director under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27H

LAUREN JONES

Secretary

MICHAEL FLANAGAN

Director

Awarding Authority: Ashburnham - Municipal Light Plant City/Town: ASHBURNHAM

Wage Request No: 20261027122236 Job Location: Ashburnham, MA

Description of Work: Tree work (no construction). Line clearing and tree removals.

Contract Number: 2026-01

G.L. 149 §§ 27F, 27G, 27H, & G.L. 71 § 7A Project

This Prevailing Wage Schedule establishes the minimum wage rates that employees on this public works project must be paid. The project’s Wage Request Number is listed above and on all pages of this Schedule. This schedule applies only to this specific project.

Awarding Authority Responsibilities Contractor Responsibilities

You must include this Prevailing Wage Schedule (PWS) or an appropriate reference to it in all advertisements and calls for bids.

The PWS must be incorporated in its entirety into all contracts for this project.

The wage rates on this PWS will remain in effect for the duration of the project unless this PWS does not list wage rates for each year covered by the contract. In that situation, you must ask DLS for an updated Schedule.

Do this at least 1 month before the first period for which rates are missing.

You must also ask for an updated PWS if you renew or extend this contract, or if you have not opened bids or selected a contractor within 90 days of the date of issuance on this Schedule.

You must provide any updated PWS to all contractors working on this project, including general and sub-contractors.

Awarding authorities have other prevailing wage responsibilities not listed above. Learn more at: [Prevailing wage: for awarding authorities |

Mass.gov] and G.L. 149 §§ 27F, 27G, 27H, & G.L. 71 § 7A

You must pay all employees who perform construction work on this project at least the wage rate listed on this PWS. Warning! If you do not follow this requirement, you can face civil fines, criminal charges, or private lawsuits.

You should post this Schedule at the worksite where it can be easily seen.•

You cannot pay any employees at the apprentice rates listed on this PWS unless they are registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice

Standards (DAS). Qualifying apprentices must be paid at the applicable step rate and must carry their apprentice ID card during all work hours on the project. Apprentices not registered with DAS must be paid at the listed journeyworker’s rate, even if they are registered with a different federal/state public agency or private entity.

If you don’t know what classification or rate applies to the work being performed, you must ask DLS; paying the wrong rate subjects you to enforcement.

Please contact DLS if you have any questions about the Prevailing Wage

Schedule: (617) 626-6953 or DLS.Feedback@mass.gov

Employees who are not paid the wage listed on the Prevailing Wage Schedule (PWS) may file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division: www.mass.gov/ago/fld; (617) 727-3465.

Page 1 of 7Wage Request Number: 20261027122236Issue Date: 10/27/2026 https://www.mass.gov/info-details/prevailing-wage-for-awarding-authorities https://www.mass.gov/info-details/prevailing-wage-for-awarding-authorities mailto:DLS.Feedback@mass.gov https://www.mass.gov/ago/fld

Rental of Equipment

Classification Effective Date Base Wage Health Pension Annuity Supplemental

Unemployment Total Rate

6/1/2026 $41.95 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.12

12/1/2026 $41.95 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.12

(2 AXLE) DRIVER - EQUIPMENT

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B

1/1/2027 $41.95 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.72

6/1/2026 $42.02 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.19

12/1/2026 $42.02 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.19

(3 AXLE) DRIVER - EQUIPMENT

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B

1/1/2027 $42.02 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.79

6/1/2026 $42.14 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.31

12/1/2026 $42.14 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.31

(4 & 5 AXLE) DRIVER - EQUIPMENT

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B

1/1/2027 $42.14 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.91

ADS/SUBMERSIBLE PILOT

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 2)

8/1/2024 $117.16 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $127.24

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- PILE DRIVER"

6/1/2026 $59.38 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $76.43ASPHALT/CONCRETE/CRUSHER PLANT-ON SITE

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.83 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.88

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $59.38 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $76.43BACKHOE/FRONT-END LOADER

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.83 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.88

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $58.70 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $75.75BULLDOZER/GRADER/SCRAPER

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.14 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.19

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $60.61 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.66CLAM SHELLS/SLURRY BUCKETS/HEADING MACHINES

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $62.09 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $79.14

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $37.63 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $54.68COMPRESSOR OPERATOR

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $38.58 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $55.63

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

DIVER

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 2)

8/1/2024 $78.11 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $88.19 as of 8-1-24, Apprentices with diving licenses begin at second year. % of Diver wage 70/80/90 2A $69.83, 3A $91.79,4A $102.14 Total Rate

DIVER TENDER

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 2)

8/1/2024 $51.97 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $62.05 as of 8-1-24, Apprentices with diving licenses begin at second year. % of Piledriver wage 70/80/90 2A $54.20, 3A $73.93,4A $82.05 Total Rate

DIVER TENDER (EFFLUENT) 8/1/2024 $83.69 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $93.77

Page 2 of 7Wage Request Number: 20261027122236Issue Date: 10/27/2026

Supplemental

Unemployment Total Rate

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 2)

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- PILE DRIVER"

DIVER/SLURRY (EFFLUENT)

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56

PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 2)

8/1/2024 $117.16 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $127.24

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- PILE DRIVER"

6/1/2026 $59.38 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $76.43FORK LIFT/CHERRY PICKER

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.83 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.88

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $37.63 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $54.68GENERATOR/LIGHTING PLANT/HEATERS

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $38.58 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $55.63

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $59.38 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $76.43HOISTING ENGINEER/CRANES/GRADALLS

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.83 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.88

Apprentice: HOISTING ENGINEER/CRANES/GRADALLS

Effective Date: 6/1/2026

Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity

Supplemental Unemployment

Total Rate

1 55.00 $32.66 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $32.66

2 60.00 $35.63 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.68

3 65.00 $38.60 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $55.65

4 70.00 $41.57 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.62

5 75.00 $44.54 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $61.59

6 80.00 $47.50 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $64.55

7 85.00 $50.47 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $67.52

8 90.00 $53.44 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $70.49

Apprentice: HOISTING ENGINEER/CRANES/GRADALLS

Effective Date: 12/1/2026

Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity

Supplemental Unemployment

Total Rate

1 55.00 $33.46 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $33.46

2 60.00 $36.50 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $53.55

3 65.00 $39.54 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $56.59

4 70.00 $42.58 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.63

5 75.00 $45.62 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $62.67

6 80.00 $48.66 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $65.71

7 85.00 $51.71 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $68.76

8 90.00 $54.75 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $71.80

Apprentice to Journeyworker Ratio: 1:6

Page 3 of 7Wage Request Number: 20261027122236Issue Date: 10/27/2026

Supplemental

Unemployment Total Rate

6/1/2026 $41.66 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.56

12/1/2026 $43.10 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $54.00

6/1/2027 $44.55 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $55.45

12/1/2027 $46.00 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $56.90

6/1/2028 $47.50 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.40

LABORER

LABORERS

LABORERS - ZONE 2

12/1/2028 $49.00 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.90

6/1/2026 $41.66 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.56LABORER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)

LABORERS

LABORERS - ZONE 2 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)

12/1/2026 $43.10 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $54.00

Apprentice: LABORER

Effective Date: 6/1/2026

Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity

Supplemental Unemployment

Total Rate

1 60.00 $25.00 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $35.90

2 70.00 $29.16 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40.06

3 80.00 $33.33 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $44.23

4 90.00 $37.49 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $48.39

Apprentice: LABORER

Effective Date: 12/1/2026

Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity

Supplemental Unemployment

Total Rate

1 60.00 $25.86 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $36.76

2 70.00 $30.17 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $41.07

3 80.00 $34.48 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $45.38

4 90.00 $38.79 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $49.69

Apprentice to Journeyworker Ratio: 1:5

Apprentice: LABORER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)

Effective Date: 6/1/2026

Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity

Supplemental Unemployment

Total Rate

1 60.00 $25.00 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $35.90

2 70.00 $29.16 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40.06

3 80.00 $33.33 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $44.23

4 90.00 $37.49 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $48.39

Apprentice: LABORER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)

Effective Date: 12/1/2026

Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity

Supplemental Unemployment

Total Rate

1 60.00 $25.86 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $36.76

Page 4 of 7Wage Request Number: 20261027122236Issue Date: 10/27/2026

Supplemental

Unemployment Total Rate

6/1/2026 $25.07 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $42.12OILER (OTHER THAN TRUCK CRANES,GRADALLS)

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $25.74 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $42.79

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $31.17 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $48.22OILER (TRUCK CRANES, GRADALLS)

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $31.97 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $49.02

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $58.70 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $75.75OTHER POWER DRIVEN EQUIPMENT - CLASS II

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.14 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.19

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $41.78 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.95

12/1/2026 $41.78 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.95

PANEL & PICKUP TRUCKS DRIVER

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B

1/1/2027 $41.78 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.55

6/1/2026 $59.38 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $76.43POWER SHOVEL/DERRICK/TRENCHING MACHINE

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.83 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.88

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $58.70 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $75.75PUMP OPERATOR (CONCRETE)

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.14 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.19

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $37.63 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $54.68PUMP OPERATOR (DEWATERING, OTHER)

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $38.58 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $55.63

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $58.70 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $75.75ROLLER/SPREADER/MULCHING MACHINE

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.14 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.19

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $42.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.41

12/1/2026 $42.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.41

SPECIALIZED EARTH MOVING EQUIP < 35 TONS

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B

1/1/2027 $42.24 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.01

Apprentice: LABORER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)

Effective Date: 12/1/2026

Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity

Supplemental Unemployment

Total Rate

2 70.00 $30.17 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $41.07

3 80.00 $34.48 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $45.38

4 90.00 $38.79 $10.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $49.69

Apprentice to Journeyworker Ratio: 1:5

Page 5 of 7Wage Request Number: 20261027122236Issue Date: 10/27/2026

Supplemental

Unemployment Total Rate

6/1/2026 $42.53 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.70

12/1/2026 $42.53 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.70

SPECIALIZED EARTH MOVING EQUIP > 35 TONS

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B

1/1/2027 $42.53 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.30

6/1/2026 $58.70 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $75.75TRACTORS/PORTABLE STEAM GENERATORS

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 4

12/1/2026 $60.14 $17.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $77.19

For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"

6/1/2026 $42.82 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.99

12/1/2026 $42.82 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.99

TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B

1/1/2027 $42.82 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.59

6/1/2026 $42.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.41

12/1/2026 $42.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.41

VAC-HAUL/CATCH BASIN CLEANING

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B

1/1/2027 $42.24 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.01

Page 6 of 7Wage Request Number: 20261027122236Issue Date: 10/27/2026

Additional Apprentice Information

All apprentices must be registered with the Division of Apprenticeship Training(DAS) in accordance with M.G.L.c. 23, §§ 11E-11L. Minimum wage rates for apprentices employed on public works projects are listed above as a percentage of the hourly prevailing wage rate established by the Commissioner under the provisions of M.G.L.c. 149, §§ 26-27D.

Apprentice ratios are established by DAS pursuant to M.G.L.c. 23, §§ 11E-11L. Ratios are expressed as the allowable number of apprentices to journeymen or fraction thereof, unless otherwise specified. The ratios listed herein have been taken from relevant private collective bargaining agreements(CBAs) and are provided for illustrative purposes only. They have not been independently verified as being accurate or continuing to be accurate.

Parties having questions regarding what ratio to use should contact DAS.

Page 7 of 7Wage Request Number: 20261027122236Issue Date: 10/27/2026

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