WD 2015-5435 rev 29 dated 12-03-2025.pdf

This is a Wage Determination register issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, for Colorado service contracts. The determination (No. 2015-5435, Revision 29, effective December 3, 2025) covers Colorado counties including Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Fremont, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel. The document establishes prevailing wage rates for 260+ occupational classifications across multiple service sectors, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information technology, instructional occupations, mechanics and repair, protective services, recreation, technical occupations, and transportation operations.

Fringe benefits required for all listed occupations include health and welfare contributions of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly, $222.00 weekly, or $962.00 monthly), with an alternative rate of $5.09 per hour for employees covered under Executive Order 13706 ($203.60 weekly or $882.27 monthly). Vacation entitlements are two weeks paid vacation after one year of service, three weeks after five years, and four weeks after 15 years. All employees receive a minimum of eleven paid holidays annually. Specific occupations include footnoted provisions: computer professionals meeting compensation thresholds are exempt from wage requirements; air traffic controllers and weather observers receive night pay differentials and Sunday premium pay; and hazardous materials workers receive differential pay of 8% or 4% depending on hazard degree. Uniform allowances are provided at $3.35 per day for maintenance costs. The wage determination references the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations and includes a conformance process for unlisted classifications requiring submission of Standard Form 1444.