SOURCES SOUGHT
Y -- Building E3330 Repairs
- Notice Date
- 12/19/2019 11:07:05 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- W2SD ENDIST BALTIMORE BALTIMORE MD 21201 USA
- ZIP Code
- 21201
- Solicitation Number
- W912DR20R0012
- Response Due
- 1/16/2020 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 02/29/2020
- Point of Contact
- Michael J. Getz, Phone: 4109623455
- E-Mail Address
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Michael.J.Getz@usace.army.mil
(Michael.J.Getz@usace.army.mil)
- Description
- Y- REPAIR BUILDING E3330, LAB & TEST, COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND � CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, EDGEWOOD, MD W912DR20R0012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for a large scale construction project (exceeding $25million) located on Aberdeen Proving Ground in Edgewood, Maryland.� Project Description:� The project is for the restoration and modernization of historic building E3330 to support the U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (CCDC CBC), Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood Area, Edgewood, Maryland.� The Repair Building E3330 Lab & Test project is for the complete restoration and modernization of the approximately 175,000 square foot building.� The project will address structural deterioration; removal and replacement of building utility systems including:� Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, fire suppression and alarm/mass notification systems, utility management control, telephone, advance communication networks, cable television and infrastructure for and installation of complete electronic security systems (ESS) (i.e. intrusion detection, closed-circuit surveillance and electronic access control), replacement of a service elevator, ADA access points, and ADA compliant elevators. New interior spaces will be created which include offices, open office areas, conference rooms, break rooms, restrooms, chemical test and laboratory, biological test and laboratory, secured space requirement per ICD-705, utility support space, secure historical documents library.� New interior finishes will be provided throughout the building.� Repair and replace building windows.� Repair and/or install new exterior finish system.� Exterior site-work and utilities include repairing draining problems to eliminate ponding along the foundation of the building, a new underground fire water main and post indicator valve, electrical, water, gas, sanitary sewer and information systems distribution, utility screening.� The construction contract will also include separate packages for the procurement and installation of furniture, furnishings and industrial/manufacturing type equipment, IT/communications and for electronic surveillance systems (ESS).� Work will consist of Hazardous Material abatement and demolition to address water infiltration and condensation from improper Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning that have led to mold in numerous areas of the building, asbestos tile from the original construction in 1941, and lead based paint.� Portions of the building, including the main entry lobby, are considered historic and require State Historic Preservation Office coordination. PLA Background Information: 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 Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) 22.503, Policy states: 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.� 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 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: FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, Clause: FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. The construction community is invited to comment on the use of PLA�s by responding to the following questions: Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local areas on projects of this kind?� If so, please provide supporting documentation. Are you aware of skilled labor shortage in the areas for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project?� If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which the referenced project should be completed?� If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project. Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.� The information gathered in this exercise should include the following information on projects completed in the last 2-5 years: Project Name and Location Detailed Project Description Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual Final Cost Was the project completed on time? Number of craft trades present on the project Was a PLA used? Were there any challenges experienced during the project? Responses are to be sent via email to Michael Getz at michael.j.getz@usace.army.mil no later than 11:00 AM (EST) on 16 January 2020.� Responses are limited to seven (7) pages This is NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL and does not constitute any commitment by the Government.� Reponses 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.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21040, USA
- Zip Code: 21040
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 21040
- Record
- SN05521911-F 20191221/191219230157 (samdaily.us)
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