KY20250081 8Aug.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for heavy construction projects in Allen and Butler Counties, Kentucky, effective 08/08/2025. The wage determination establishes hourly rates and fringe benefits for various construction job classifications, including carpenters ($33.89/hour), line construction workers ($36.75/hour), electricians ($37.10/hour), power equipment operators (ranging from $38.37-$41.55/hour), and laborers (ranging from $29.45-$36.17/hour).

The document details wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate minimum wage rates for federal contractors. Contractors must pay workers at least $17.75 per hour for all hours worked on contracts entered into or renewed on or after January 30, 2022. The wage determination includes specific provisions for different worker classifications, with variations based on job complexity and equipment operated. The document also outlines an appeals process for wage determinations and provides contact information for the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for further inquiries or challenges to the established wage rates.