WR Determination ME20260051 5-18-2026 - Penobscot.pdf

This is a General Decision document (ME20260051) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, establishing prevailing wage rates for federal construction contracts in Penobscot County, Maine. The decision covers building construction projects and applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act awarded on or after January 1, 2017.

The document specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefit rates for multiple trade classifications including carpenters ($30.56/hour with $19.96 fringes), electricians ($38.74/hour with $21.14 fringes), ironworkers ($33.65/hour with $26.27 fringes), laborers ($21.90/hour with $19.72 fringes), masons ($22.15/hour with $19.72 fringes), pipefitters ($43.76/hour with $25.44 fringes), plumbers ($40.00/hour with $24.71 fringes), and equipment operators/cement masons/bricklayers (ranging from $20.00 to $33.00/hour with varying fringes). Rates are identified by classification codes indicating whether they derive from union negotiations, weighted union averages, survey data, or state-adopted rates. The decision notes that Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave apply to covered contracts. Unlisted classifications may be added after award in accordance with labor standards contract clauses. The document was initially published January 2, 2026, with a modification issued May 18, 2026, and includes procedures for wage determination appeals through the Department of Labor.