Summary: Federal Prevailing Wage Determination for Building Construction in Pinellas County, Florida

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Pinellas County, Florida. The determination, effective January 2, 2026 (superseding FL20250222), applies to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. The document provides detailed wage classifications and rates applicable to federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, along with fringe benefit requirements. Classifications include skilled trades such as asbestos workers, electricians, elevator mechanics, ironworkers, plumbers, and sheet metal workers, as well as laborers and equipment operators. Wage rates vary by classification and range from approximately $11.31 to $51.83 per hour, with fringe benefits specified separately for each classification, ranging from 0% to 38.435 percent. The document includes annotations regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which establish paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, with EO 13658 specifying a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour for 2025 work.

The determination includes detailed explanations of rate identifiers used throughout the wage table, distinguishing between union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates. Contractors must apply the applicable rate based on the classification and local area. The document provides contact information for appeal procedures through the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations, with instructions for requesting initial decisions, administrative review, and appeals to the Administrative Review Board. Unlisted classifications may be added after award through the labor standards contract clauses referenced in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii).