WD-FL20260222 DATED 5-18-26.pdf

This is a General Decision document (FL20260222) establishing prevailing wage rates for construction work in Florida counties of Pinelas, effective May 18, 2026 (Modification 1), with an initial publication date of January 2, 2026. The document applies to Building construction types and covers multiple skilled trades and labor classifications.

The wage determination lists prevailing hourly rates and fringe benefit percentages for various construction classifications, including asbestos workers ($30.12/hour, 13.11% fringes), electricians ($33.11/hour, 14.59% fringes), elevator mechanics ($51.83/hour, 38.44% fringes), power equipment operators ranging from $35.01-$39.01/hour with 16.85% fringes, ironworkers ($28.90-$35.25/hour, 15.66-17.32% fringes), pipefitters and plumbers ($35.30/hour, 18.24% fringes), sheet metal workers ($25.75/hour, 16.92% fringes), and various laborers and equipment operators with rates between $11.31-$22.07/hour. The document includes special provisions regarding vacation pay credits based on tenure, paid sick leave requirements per Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, and an appeals process for challenging wage determinations through the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board. Rate identifiers indicate whether classifications reflect union prevailing rates, union average rates, survey rates, or state-adopted rates with their respective effective dates.