Wellmaster-Newaygo_and_Mecosta_Well_Plugging_Project_Final_Response_Letter.pdf
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- DS 761 270000000007 1
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- Oceana County, Michigan
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This document is a Davis-Bacon wage determination response issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for a project administered by Michigan's Department of Environment Great Lakes & Energy, Geologic Resources Management Division. The Wellmaster-Newaygo and Mecosta Well Plugging Project (Contract Number DS270000000007) involves plugging, abandoning, and restoring orphan well and facility locations across Newaygo and Mecosta Counties. The work scope includes site clearing of brush and trees, rig and equipment setup, wellbore cleaning and electronic logging, multi-stage cementing with aquifer protection, removal and remediation of abandoned tanks and vessels, and removal of associated infrastructure including flowlines, electrical lines, drums, buildings, secondary containments, fencing, and debris, followed by site grading, mulching, and seeding. The wage determination was issued on June 16, 2026, and expires on December 16, 2026.
The determination establishes prevailing wage requirements for 18 job classifications applicable to this heavy construction project. Hourly rates range from $23.00 for Floor Hands, Roustabout Laborers, and Wireline Riggers to $55.00 for Crane Operators. Fringe benefits are uniformly set at $15.00 per hour for all classifications except Crane Operators, which receive $17.00 per hour in fringe benefits. This wage determination is project-specific and cannot be applied to other contracts or projects. Contractors must comply with these prevailing wage rates as a condition of the Davis-Bacon federal requirements applicable to this work.
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| DS 270000000007 Wellmaster Newaygo Mecosta Well Plugging Project.docx | DOCX document | |
| DS 270000000007 SCHEDULE B - PRICING MATRIX Plugging Wellmaster - Newaygo_Mecosta_.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Washington, DC 20010
Response to SF-308 Request for Davis-Bacon Project Wage Determination
Project Wage Decision Number: 2026MI-199030861626-Newaygo and Mecosta Counties
State: Michigan
Counties: Newaygo and Mecosta
Construction Type: Heavy
Agency: Department of Environment Great Lakes & Energy – Geologic Resources Mgmt. Div.
Contract Number: DS270000000007
Project Name: Wellmaster-Newaygo and Mecosta Well Plugging Project (Newaygo and Mecosta Counties)
Description of Work (as clarified): Plugging, abandoning and restoring the land at orphan well/facility locations. The work includes clearing the site of brush and trees, setting up the workover rig, tanks, flares, pumps, and specialized equipment. The wellbore will need to be cleaned out and electronically logged. Cementing will start at the bottom and work upward, making sure to seal all appropriate zones and formations as well as protecting the freshwater aquifer. Any abandoned tanks or vessels will need to be pumped out, steam clean, and prepared for scrap. All associated flowlines, electric lines, drums, buildings, secondary containments, fencing and debris will be removed and the site graded for final mulching and seeding.
Date of Decision: 06/16/2026 Expires: 12/16/2026
Modification Number: N/A
Classification Hourly Rate Fringe Benefits Rig Operator $27.00 $15.00 Floor Hand $23.00 $15.00 Tool Hand $33.00 $15.00 Derrickman $25.00 $15.00 Roustabout Laborer $23.00 $15.00
Power Swivel Operator $35.00 $15.00 Wireline Operator $29.00 $15.00 Wireline Rigger $23.00 $15.00 Cementer $39.00 $15.00 Pump Truck Operator $24.00 $15.00 Bulk Truck Operator $24.00 $15.00 Water Truck Operator $26.00 $15.00 Vacuum Truck Operator $26.00 $15.00 Heavy Equipment Operator $37.00 $15.00 Crane Operator $55.00 $17.00 Electrician $33.00 $15.00 Welder $30.00 $15.00
This wage determination is specifically for the project listed above. It cannot be used for any other purpose including contracts and or project.
If you have any questions and or additional comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at MacLeod.Meghan@dol.gov.
Approved by:
Meghan MacLeod Acting Branch Chief Branch of Construction Wage Determinations U.S. Department of Labor | Wage and Hour Division MacLeod.Meghan@dol.gov mailto:MacLeod.Meghan@dol.gov mailto:MacLeod.Meghan@dol.gov
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