Portsmouth WD 2015-4341 Rev36.pdf

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration for Virginia and North Carolina counties, effective through August 22, 2026 (Wage Determination No. 2015-4341, Revision 36).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contractors performing work in designated Virginia counties (Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City, Matthews, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and York) and North Carolina counties (Currituck and Gates). The wage determination covers approximately 200 occupational classifications across multiple categories including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information and arts, information technology, instructional occupations, laundry and cleaning, machine tool operation, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, personal needs, plant and system operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, technical occupations, and transportation/mobile equipment operations. Wage rates range from approximately $13.66 per hour for entry-level positions to $49.89 per hour for specialized technical roles. The determination mandates health and welfare benefits of $5.92 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly), vacation accrual of 2-4 weeks based on tenure, and 11 paid holidays annually. Special provisions apply for computer professionals, air traffic controllers, weather observers, and hazardous material handlers, with 8 percent and 4 percent pay differentials for certain hazardous duty assignments. Uniform allowances are reimbursable at $1.35 per week, and contractors must comply with Executive Orders 13786 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contracts.