S02-Attachment 04- Construction Wages -042525- W Haven.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for building construction projects in New Haven County, Connecticut, effective 04/25/2025. The file provides detailed hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction trade classifications, including Heat & Frost Insulators, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, Laborers, Plumbers, Roofers, and Sheet Metal Workers. Wage rates range from $27.85 to $66.72 per hour, with corresponding fringe benefits between 18.04% and 42.90%. The document specifies paid holidays and notes that contracts are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring contractors to pay prevailing wages and provide certain worker protections.

The wage determination includes provisions for Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage and paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors. It outlines detailed instructions for wage rate applications based on contract entry dates, with different minimum hourly rates applicable for contracts entered between specific date ranges. The document also provides a comprehensive appeals process for wage determinations, including steps for initial decisions, reviews, and potential administrative appeals through the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board.