S02_Attachment 04 Wage Determination IA20260071 - 1.2.2026.pdf

This is a General Decision (wage determination document) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Polk County, Iowa, effective January 2, 2026. The decision supersedes General Decision Number IA20250071 and applies to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The document lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefit rates for 31 construction trade classifications, including boilermaker ($48.48 base rate, $33.91 fringes), electrician ($45.45 base, $20.94 fringes), elevator mechanic ($56.30 base, $38.435+a+b fringes), carpenter ($24.93 base, $11.17 fringes), plumber ($45.20 base, $23.25 fringes), roofer ($32.50 base, $15.53 fringes), cement mason/concrete finisher ($34.55 base, $23.83 fringes), and various equipment operators and laborers. Rates are identified by union rates, union average rates (UAVG), survey rates (SU), or state-adopted rates (SA), with effective dates ranging from May 2025 to July 2024. The determination includes provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually) and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.30 per hour for 2025. The document specifies that unlisted classifications may be added after award as provided in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii), and includes contact information for wage determination inquiries and appeals processes through the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.