Wage rate determination.pdf

This document is a General Decision Number wage determination for construction work in Somerset County, Maryland, effective 06/27/2025. The document details prevailing wage rates for various construction trades and occupations, including classifications like Balancing Technician ($26.25/hour), Bricklayer ($37.50/hour), Carpenter ($30.54/hour), Electrician ($31.55/hour), and numerous other specialized roles in construction and mechanical services.

The wage determination provides specific guidance on minimum wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with different rates applying based on contract dates. For contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, contractors must pay covered workers at least $17.75 per hour or the applicable wage rate. The document also includes provisions for Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors, specifying that employees must be provided with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year. The wage rates are categorized using various identifiers such as union rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, with mechanisms for annual updates and appeals processes outlined.