SPECIAL NOTICE
Y -- 911th Vehicle Maintenance Shop at Fort Belvoir, VA
- Notice Date
- 3/15/2021 9:19:44 AM
- 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
- W912DR21R0018
- Response Due
- 3/31/2021 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 04/15/2021
- Point of Contact
- Michael J. Getz, Phone: 4109623455, Tamara Bonomolo, Phone: 4109620788
- E-Mail Address
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Michael.J.Getz@usace.army.mil, tamara.c.bonomolo@usace.army.mil
(Michael.J.Getz@usace.army.mil, tamara.c.bonomolo@usace.army.mil)
- Description
- Y- 911th Vehicle Maintenance Shop at Fort Belvoir, Virginia W912DR21R0018 � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� 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 $20 million) located at Fort Belvoir, VA. Project Description:� The project is to construct a standard-design medium Vehicle Maintenance Shop to include hazardous waste storage and oil storage buildings, vehicle parking lot, open and organizational equipment storage and heavy equipment parking with options for a vehicle storage building and Company Operations Facility. Construction will include special foundations and connection to Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS), intrusion detection systems (IDS) installation, fire alarm and suppression and building information system. Supporting Facilities include electric services, water and gas distribution and wastewater collection lines, a water pump for fire suppression system, access road, pavements, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, site preparation, environmental studies and documentation, and information systems. Antiterrorism/force protection measures include laminated glass windows in reinforced frames, reinforced exterior doors, security lighting, barriers, and visual screening. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by stand-along systems. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Code (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. Sustainability and Energy measures will be provided. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related to interior design services are required. Demolish 1 Building (5,147 SF), 1 Modular Buildings (4,820 SF) and Air Conditioning (Estimated 150 Tons). 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 31 March 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.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, USA
- Zip Code: 22060
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 22060
- Record
- SN05942474-F 20210317/210315230104 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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