SPECIAL NOTICE
Y -- PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) MARKET SURVEY: Single Award Construction Task Order Contract (SATOC), Washington, D.C. Area
- Notice Date
- 2/12/2021 2:23:32 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- W2SD ENDIST BALTIMORE BALTIMORE MD 21201-2526 USA
- ZIP Code
- 21201-2526
- Solicitation Number
- PANNAD-21-P-0000-001164
- Response Due
- 2/26/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/13/2021
- Point of Contact
- Erica A. Eaton, Phone: 4109624958, Patricia Morrow
- E-Mail Address
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Erica.A.Eaton@usace.army.mil, patricia.morrow@usace.army.mil
(Erica.A.Eaton@usace.army.mil, patricia.morrow@usace.army.mil)
- Description
- PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) MARKET SURVEY: Single Award Task Order Construction Contract (SATOCC), Washington, D.C. Area PANNAD-21-P-0000-001164� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� 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 $25 million) located within the National Capital Region.� Project Description:� This single award task order contract (SATOC) project will be to renovate and upgrade facilities in the District of Columbia, National Mall area, Washington DC. ��The task orders may range in size and complexity from small to large and from non-complex to highly technical. The estimated programmatic value of all task orders awarded under this anticipated SATOC is estimated to be $50,000,000.� The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 236220 � Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a small business size standard in dollars of $36.5M.� The scope of this contract will encompass a broad variety of major and minor repair, modification, rehabilitation, alterations, and new construction projects.� Work is expected to primarily include but will not be limited to demolition; heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades and repairs; electrical upgrades and repairs; direct digital control upgrades and repairs; network upgrades and repairs; fire protection upgrades and repairs; interior fit-ups. Work may also include geo-technical investigation; exterior upgrades and repairs; roadwork; fire hydrant; force protection (AT/FP); etc. type projects. It is anticipated that this will be an R.S. Means based SATOCC.� 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 and Erica Eaton at Erica.A.Eaton@usace.army.mil �no later than 3:00 PM (EST) on 26 February 2021.� 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: USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN05915728-F 20210214/210212230117 (samdaily.us)
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