Wage Determination 5.18.26.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction projects in Montgomery County, Ohio, effective January 2, 2026 through May 18, 2026 (General Decision Number OH20260093).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for construction workers on federal Davis-Bacon Act projects in the designated area. It lists approximately 40 job classifications with corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefit percentages, including asbestos workers, bricklayers, electricians, elevator mechanics, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, roofers, sprinkler fitters, truck drivers, sheet metal workers, and various heavy equipment operators. Wage rates range from approximately $21.59 to $51.00 per hour, with fringe benefits ranging from 4.21% to 38.44%. The determination includes both union-negotiated rates (identified by prefixes such as PLUM, BROH, ELEC) and union average rates (UAVG identifier). The document also references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors. A wage determination appeals process is outlined, with initial requests directed to the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations, with options for reconsideration and appeal to the Administrative Review Board. Unlisted classifications needed for work not included in the scope may be added after award only through the labor standards contract clauses.