Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination NJ20260042

This document is a Davis-Bacon Act wage determination establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Somerset County, New Jersey. The determination supersedes previous General Decision NJ20250042 and applies to building construction projects that do not include single-family homes or apartments exceeding four stories, effective January 2, 2026.

The wage determination specifies hourly rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction classifications across different geographic areas within Somerset County, including separate rates for various townships and boroughs. Key trades covered include asbestos workers, bricklayers, carpenters (with various specializations), cement masons, electricians, elevator mechanics, iron workers, laborers, painters, plasterers, plumbers, pipefitters, roofers, sheet metal workers, sprinkler fitters, and truck drivers. Rates range from $28.37 per hour for asbestos removal laborers to $69.72 for cable splicers, with many classifications including additional premiums for hazardous work, elevated work, high stacks, and specialized tasks. The determination includes provisions for paid holidays and paid vacation based on tenure, with variations by work classification and geographic area. Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements are incorporated, requiring contractors to provide 1 hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked (up to 56 hours annually) and to pay the applicable Executive Order minimum wage if higher than the listed Davis-Bacon rate. The document provides guidance on union rate identifiers (SU, UAVG, SA designations) and includes instructions for wage determination appeals to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.