Attachment 3 - Davis Bacon WD CON for West Palm (CLIN 0001) 1-2-2026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for heavy construction projects in Palm Beach County, Florida. The determination establishes prevailing wage rates for various labor classifications and equipment operators on federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, effective January 2, 2026, and supersedes a prior determination dated January 2, 2025.

The document specifies hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple job classifications including electricians ($40.25/hour with $15.20 fringes), equipment operators for cranes ranging from $37.07 to $40.40/hour, drill rig operators ($27.00-$32.75/hour), laborers in various specialties ($7.25-$22.05/hour), carpenters ($17.00/hour), painters ($27.00/hour), and truck drivers ($9.60-$12.73/hour). Fringe benefit rates vary by classification, ranging from $0.00 to $15.66 per hour. The determination includes rates from multiple underlying wage surveys and union agreements, identified by classification codes referencing specific effective dates and sources (ELEC0728-006, ENGI0487-023, IRON0402-003, LABO1652-004, PAIN0452-007, and SUFL2009-169). The document notes that Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave applies to all Davis-Bacon Act contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, and Executive Order 13658 establishes a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022. The document includes instructions for contacting the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division regarding appeals and requests for reconsideration of wage determinations.