WD WV20260051 mod 1 d. 5.18.2026.pdf

This is a prevailing wage determination (General Decision Number WV20260051) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for construction work in West Virginia, specifically in Wirt and Wood Counties. The determination was initially published on January 2, 2026, with a modification effective May 18, 2026.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various building construction trades and labor classifications applicable to federal contracts in the specified counties. Wage rates range from $23.76 to $47.13 per hour, with fringe benefits ranging from $13.38 to $37.63 per hour. Classifications include asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, painters, pipefitters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers, among others. Rate identifiers indicate whether rates are based on union prevailing rates (marked with symbols such as ◆SU◆, ◆UAVG◆, ◆SA◆, or ◆SC◆), representing current negotiated rates, weighted union averages, state-adopted rates, or survey rates respectively. The determination applies to all federal Davis-Bacon Act contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, and contractors must comply with these wage requirements for all hours worked on covered projects from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with adjustments made annually. The document also includes guidance on wage determination appeals processes and contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.