WAGE DETERMINATION.pdf

This is a Davis-Bacon Act wage determination (TX20250062) for heavy construction projects including water and sewer lines (excluding flood control) in Galveston County, Texas. The determination sets prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, with two key minimum wage requirements based on contract timing: $17.75 per hour for contracts entered/renewed after January 30, 2022, and $13.30 per hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022 that are not renewed.

The document provides detailed wage rates for specific trades, including sprinkler fitters ($36.15 plus $23.88 in fringes), electricians ($18.40 plus $1.34 in fringes), carpenters ($14.38), and various equipment operators ranging from $11.75 to $16.74 per hour. The determination also includes provisions for paid sick leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually) for covered contracts awarded after January 1, 2017. The wage determination is effective January 3, 2025, and includes a detailed appeals process for wage determination matters.