Wage Det ME20260034 Mod 1 20260518.pdf

This is a General Decision Wage Determination document (ME20260034) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for highway construction in Aroostook County, Maine, effective May 18, 2026. The determination establishes prevailing wage rates applicable to federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and related prevailing wage legislation in this geographic area.

The document lists wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications including power equipment operators, truck drivers, traffic control personnel, laborers, and carpenters. Example rates include: Grader/Blade Milling Machine Operator at $30.17/hour plus $13.80 fringe; Tacktruck Driver at $18.82/hour plus $8.29 fringe; and Carpenter at $18.34/hour plus $2.84 fringe. The determination includes rates identified by union rate identifiers (PLUM), union average rate identifiers (UAVG), survey rate identifiers (SU), and state-adopted rate identifiers (SA), with each identifier reflecting different methodologies for establishing prevailing rates. The document notes that Executive Order 13658 applies minimum wage requirements of $13.65/hour for covered workers on contracts from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with annual adjustments thereafter. The determination also references Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors and provides contact information for wage determination appeals to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.