II.F. Wage Determination 6 3 2026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (VA20260001) effective 05/18/2026 for heavy construction work in Virginia. The determination applies to all Virginia counties listed, including major jurisdictions such as Arlington, Fairfax, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, and covers dredging operations.

The wage determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for dredging work classified under multiple skill categories. Key classifications include tug boat operators (various classes from B1 to A2), crane operators, deck captains, mechanical dredge operators, levermen, engineers, electricians, welders, and support personnel such as deckhand, mate, cook, and janitor positions. Prevailing wage rates range from approximately $12.78 to $48.48 per hour depending on classification and certifications, with fringe benefits ranging from 2.96 to 15.34 percent. Additional incentive pay applies for specific certifications (USCG licensed master, boat operator, engineer, welder, and oiler designations), with incentive additions ranging from $1.30 to $1.80 per hour. The document includes provisions for paid holidays, vacation (8 percent of straight-time rate), and references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave requirements and minimum wage rates for Davis-Bacon Act contracts. The determination provides detailed guidance on union rate identifiers, union average rate identifiers, survey rate identifiers, and state-adopted rate identifiers, along with appeal procedures and contact information for the Wage and Hour Division and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.