Updated Attachment K - Wage Determination VA20260169 05-18-26.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (VA20260169) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction in York County, Virginia, effective May 18, 2026 (Modification 2).

The document prescribes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for twenty-six construction classifications required on federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act in the specified geographic area. Rates apply from May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Key classifications include: Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator ($40.77 base + $20.17 fringes), Boilermaker ($38.97 + $27.39), Electrician ($34.03 + $17.03), Elevator Mechanic ($52.06 + $38.44), Power Equipment Operator ($39.99-$40.99 + $18.05), Ironworker ($30.22-$31.00 + $17.56-$18.28), Plumber/Pipefitter ($36.92 + $18.25), and multiple laborer and equipment operator classifications with rates ranging from $13.27 to $27.80. The wage determination includes explanatory guidance on union rate identifiers (prefixed with characters indicating source type: union negotiated rates, union average rates, survey rates, or state-adopted rates), the appeals process for challenging determinations, and contact information for the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Executive Orders 13706 (paid sick leave) and 13658 (minimum wage) applicability are noted, with the latter requiring $13.65 per hour minimum wage for covered workers on contract performance during the specified period.