Wage Determination NM20250045 Construction.pdf

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for building construction projects in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, effective 03/07/2025. The wage determination specifies prevailing hourly rates and fringe benefits for various construction trade classifications, including Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator ($36.66/hour), Carpenter ($24.08/hour), Pipefitter ($43.07/hour), Plumber ($43.07/hour), and Sheet Metal Worker ($37.50/hour). The document notes that contracts are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires paying at least the applicable minimum wage rate for all workers, with different rates applying based on contract award dates under Executive Order 14026 or 13658.

The wage determination includes detailed information about wage rate identifiers, how rates are calculated (including union and survey rates), and provides a comprehensive appeals process for wage determinations. It covers building construction projects for multi-unit residential buildings up to 4 stories, and includes provisions for Executive Orders related to minimum wage requirements. The document also outlines the process for requesting reconsideration or appealing wage determinations, with specific contact information for the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC.