WD-FL20260211 01-02-2026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (FL20260211) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction projects in Lee County, Florida, effective January 2, 2026. The determination applies to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction trades and classifications. Wage rates range from $13.22 per hour for dump truck drivers to $51.83 per hour for elevator mechanics, with fringe benefits varying by classification. Key classifications include asbestos workers ($30.12/hour), electricians ($37.42/hour), ironworkers structural ($35.25/hour), carpenters ($18.00/hour), plumbers ($18.01/hour), roofers ($19.00/hour), and various equipment operators with rates between $14.00 and $40.40 per hour. Fringe benefits are specified separately for each classification, ranging from 0.00 to 38.435+ percent. The document includes footnotes addressing vacation pay credits based on years of service and identifies paid holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas). The document also contains general information regarding Executive Order 13706 (paid sick leave requirements) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage requirements for contracts). Additionally, it explains rate identifier systems for union rates, weighted union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates, and provides contact information for wage determination appeals and administrative review procedures.