SOURCES SOUGHT
Y -- Potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for a large scale construction project
- Notice Date
- 11/3/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- N40080 NAVFAC WASHINGTON 1314 HARWOOD STREET Bldg 212 WASHINGTON, DC
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N4008012R2119
- Response Due
- 11/17/2011
- Archive Date
- 11/21/2011
- Point of Contact
- Dervin Diggs, 202 685-8447
- E-Mail Address
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- Description
- Synopsis: NAVFAC Washington is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for a large scale construction project (exceeding $25 million) within the Quantico, VA area. P541 Research Center Addition, Marine Corps University consists of the design and construction of an addition to the Marine Corps Research Center (not to exceed 48,556 SF). The facility is a new multi-story building addition to support the missions of the Archival and History Divisions of the Marine Corps University. The project will consist of: archival wing with digitized paper, film and photograph storage; network access; continuing education student research areas; 300 student study carrels: LAN/communication system; elevators; climate controlled storage areas; storage vault for classified documents; and construction of the first phase of a two phase multi story covered parking deck consisting of 460 parking spaces. The facility will include reinforced concrete spread footings and reinforced concrete slab on grade foundation, structural steel frame, elevated slabs, Georgian Style cast stone and brick veneer and architectural shingle roof over structural steel framing. Facility shall be handicap accessible and provide conference rooms, restrooms, lounges, storage areas and mechanical rooms Electrical systems includes fire alarm systems, energy saving electronic monitoring and control system (EMCS), and information systems. Mechanical systems include plumbing, fire protection systems, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Supporting facilities work includes site and building utility connections for potable water, natural gas, sanitary and storm sewers, electrical, telephone and fiber optic local area network (LAN). Paving and site improvements includes exterior site and building lighting, roadway access, paved parking spaces, sidewalks, earthwork, grading & landscaping. Also includes Anti-terrorism/Force protection features and storm water management. Facility will be LEED SILVER rating certified and comply with EPACT 2005- including 30% energy reduction below ASHRAE 90.1 Guidelines. P632 Academic Instruction Facility, Marine Corps University, consists of the design and construction of a new facility (not to exceed 129,393 SF). The facility is a new multi-story academic instruction facility to support the missions of three resident officer Professional Military Education schools and colleges. The project will provide state of the art multimedia and tiered classrooms with video teleconferencing capability, student carrels, conference rooms, three auditoriums, administrative and faculty offices, snack bar with kitchen, barber shop and gymnasium. Also included in this project is phase two of a multi-story covered parking deck (not to exceed 86,402 SF). The facility will include reinforced concrete spread footings and reinforced concrete slab on grade foundation, structural steel frame, elevated slabs, and a full basement. Exterior façades shall be Georgian Style cast stone and brick veneer and architectural shingle roof over structural steel framing. Facility shall be handicap accessible and provide community and service support areas, reception/waiting area, supply room, faculty and student lounges, archive storage and facility support storage, and mechanical rooms. Electrical systems include fire alarm systems, energy saving electronic monitoring and control system (EMCS), and information systems. Mechanical systems include plumbing, fire protection systems, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Supporting facilities work includes site and building utility connections for potable water, natural gas, sanitary and storm sewers, electrical, telephone and fiber optic local area network (LAN). Paving and site improvements includes exterior site and building lighting, roadway access, paved parking spaces, sidewalks, earthwork, grading & landscaping. Also includes Anti-terrorism/Force protection features and storm water management. Facility will be LEED SILVER rating certified and comply with EPACT 2005- including 30% energy reduction below ASHRAE 90.1 Guidelines. A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement described in 29 U.S.C 158(f). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy: (a) Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a tool that agencies may use to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. Pursuant to Executive Order 13502, agencies are encouraged to consider requiring the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects. (b) An agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor engaged in construction on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will (1) Advance the Federal Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters; and (2) Be consistent with law. Reference: Provision: 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement Clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. Request responses to the following questions: (1) Should PLAs be executed on selected large dollar contracts in the Ft. Campbell, KY area? (2) Are there concerns by prime contractors on the availability of skilled construction labor? (3) Would a PLA benefit a project which contains a unique and compelling mission-critical schedule? (4) What type of project should not be considered for PLA clauses? (5) What is the time impact to the completion of the contract due to a PLA? (6) What is the cost impact to the bid due to a PLA? (7) What other factors should the Corps consider before deciding to include PLA provisions in a Louisville District contract? Responses shall be submitted via email to dervin.diggs@ navy.mil or altanelle.e.hernande@navy.mil no later than 14:00 LOCAL TIME on 21 November 2011. This is NOT a Request for Proposal and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this labor market survey will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this survey. Contracting Office Address: NAVFAC Washington, 1314 Harwood St SE Bld 212, Washington, DC 20374 Place of Performance: Quantico, Virginia Point of Contact(s): Dervin Diggs, 202 685-8447 Allie Hernandez, 202-685-3147
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