Wage Determination RI20260001 7-30-2026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (RI20260001) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for federal construction contracts in Rhode Island, effective July 30, 2026. The determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for construction work in Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, and Washington counties, including marine construction projects.

The document lists prevailing wage rates organized by job classification, with each entry showing hourly rates and fringe benefit amounts. Classifications cover a comprehensive range of skilled trades including hazardous material handlers ($49.91/hr), asbestos workers ($49.91/hr), boilermakers ($50.62/hr), bricklayers ($46.86/hr), carpenters ($47.88/hr), electricians ($56.11/hr), elevator mechanics ($64.52/hr), power equipment operators across multiple groups ($33.15-$51.30/hr), ironworkers ($43.03/hr), laborers in building and heavy/highway construction ($33.05-$55.40/hr), painters ($24.79-$57.85/hr), plasterers ($45.52/hr), plumbers and pipefitters ($54.34/hr), roofers ($47.49/hr), sheet metal workers ($44.42/hr), and truck drivers in various categories ($25.75-$32.81/hr). Multiple power equipment operator groups include detailed boom length classifications with corresponding wage adjustments. The determination incorporates provisions for paid holidays, hazmat work premiums, tunnel/shaft work premiums, and vacation/sick leave requirements. Fringe benefits range from approximately 13.72% to 41.94% of base hourly rates. The document also references Executive Order requirements regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage standards for covered federal contractors.