Wage Determination RI20260001 7-30-2026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination (GD RI20260001) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on July 30, 2026, for Rhode Island construction projects covering Building, Heavy and Highway construction types across Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, and Washington counties, including marine construction projects. The determination includes four modifications with the most recent publication dated July 30, 2026.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction classifications organized by trade and project type. Rates vary by classification and include base hourly wages ranging from $24.79 to $64.52, with fringe benefits ranging from $13.72 to $41.94 per hour. Key classifications include asbestos handlers and workers ($49.91 base, $36.63 fringe), boilermakers ($50.62 base, $28.82 fringe), carpenters and related trades ($47.88-$48.68 base, $30.50 fringe), electricians ($56.11 base, $24.74 fringe), elevator mechanics ($64.52 base, $38.44 fringe), and power equipment operators with multiple groups for subterranean/marine ($39.15-$51.30 base, $29.95 fringe) and highway construction ($25.75-$46.45 base, $29.95 fringe). Heavy and highway construction laborers are segmented into five groups ($33.05-$55.40 base, $24.05-$24.15 fringe), truck drivers into ten groups ($32.01-$32.81 base, $34.51 fringe), and various skilled trades including painters, plumbers, roofers, and sheet metal workers. The determination applies to federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and includes Executive Order requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage provisions. Additional unlisted classifications may be added following labor standards contract procedures.