Wage Rates_AL20260105 dtd 05-18-2026_Calhoun County.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for a heavy construction project in Calhoun County, Alabama, effective May 18, 2026 (modification 1 to the original decision dated January 2, 2026). The wage determination applies to water sewer line construction work and excludes dredging activities.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates for eight labor classifications working on Davis-Bacon Act covered contracts in the specified geographic area. The classifications and their hourly rates are: Truck Driver (Dump Truck, Water Sewer Lines) at $12.25 with a $2.58 fringe benefit; Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Water Sewer Lines) at $18.99 with a $3.63 fringe; Laborer (Pipelayer, Water Sewer Lines) at $13.91 with a $2.04 fringe; Laborer (Common or General, Water Sewer Lines) at $12.39 with no fringe; Electrician at $19.98 with a $5.53 fringe; Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Water Sewer Lines) at $13.71 with no fringe; and Carpenter (Form Work) at $20.26 with an $8.59 fringe. Welders receive prevailing craft rates for incidental welding. The document includes detailed explanations of union rate identifiers (SU, UAVG, SA, SC), survey methodology, and the wage determination appeals process, with contact information for the Wage and Hour Division and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations for disputes or clarifications.