S02_Attachment 4_WD_AR20260058.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for heavy construction projects in Washington County, Arkansas. The decision (AR20260058, effective 01/02/2026) supersedes a previous determination (AR20250058) and establishes prevailing wage rates for various skilled and unskilled labor classifications applicable to federal construction contracts in this geographic area.

The wage determination lists hourly rates and fringe benefits for 11 labor classifications including Carpenter ($17.50/hour), Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher ($14.36/hour), Electrician ($22.88/hour with $7.19 fringe), Laborer Common or General ($12.36/hour with $0.93 fringe), Pipelayer ($14.14/hour), multiple Operator classifications (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe at $16.26/hour, Bulldozer at $17.00/hour with $1.92 fringe, Crane at $24.21/hour with $6.79 fringe, and Loader at $15.45/hour), Painter (Brush and Roller) at $18.00/hour, and Dump Truck Driver at $14.02/hour with $2.18 fringe. The document also incorporates Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors and references Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.30/hour for 2025. The document includes instructions for wage determination appeals, directing inquiries to the appropriate Department of Labor branches depending on whether the matter concerns surveys, conformance decisions, or other wage determination issues.