WAGE DETERMINATION CA20260018 01-30-2026.pdf

This is a Wage Determination document (CA20260018) issued by the Department of Labor for prevailing wage requirements applicable to federal contracts in California. The wage determination establishes minimum hourly wage rates that contractors and subcontractors must pay workers on covered federal projects, effective January 30, 2026. The document applies to the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 solicitation for design-build services to replace the Martinez Desalination (DI) system with a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system.

The wage determination specifies prevailing wage rates for various construction and skilled trade classifications, including but not limited to laborers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, operators, and other specialty trades required for the Martinez facility upgrade project. All contractors and subcontractors bidding on solicitation 36C26126R0023 must comply with these established wage rates as a condition of contract award. The document serves as the binding reference for labor cost estimates and contract pricing, ensuring that all workers employed on this federal construction project receive federally-mandated minimum compensation regardless of local market conditions. Contractors must incorporate these prevailing wage requirements into their proposals and maintain compliance throughout project execution.