PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR DESIGN-BID-BUILD, NWC B686 CONOLLY HALL UPGRADES/ NWC MODULAR BUILDINGS NAVSTA NEWPORT, RI

This is a request for information/market survey. This is not a request for proposal, request for quote, or an invitation for bid. There will be no solicitation, specification, or drawings available at this time.

NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic is soliciting comments from the public addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for the following construction project. The construction project is for the Conolly Hall Building 686, NWC, located on the NAVSTA Newport, RI campus. It is a seven level structure constructed in 1974 and is comprised of 2 parking levels (P-1, P-2), 4 levels of classroom, multi-function and administrative use and MEP/Penthouse/Roof. Construction may include, but is not limited to, repair and renovate basement and upper levels of building interiors, provide upgrades to lower parking levels, demolition of all interiors, new interior floor plan with architectural upgrades, new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and toilet rooms, include fire alarm and protection systems, physical and cyber security systems to meet building codes, provide and install modular buildings, and storm water management located in the State of Rhode Island.

Project will be Design-Bid-Build. NAICS Code: 236220. The magnitude of construction is anticipated to be $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. General period of performance is anticipated to be approximately 1,095 calendar days.

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 as described in 29 U.S.C. 158 (f). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policy states: Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, requires agencies to use PLAs in large-scale construction projects (defined as a construction projects with a total estimated cost at or above $35M) to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects. When awarding a contract in connection with a large-scale construction project, agencies shall require use of a PLA for contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the project, unless an exception(s) at FAR 22.504(d) applies. Reference is made to: FAR Subpart 22.5 Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; provision, FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement; and to clause, FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.

In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the public is invited to provide responses on the use of a PLA for this construction project utilizing the attached questionnaire.

This is not an announcement of the availability of a solicitation nor is it a means of generating a plan holder’s list. This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for the requested information. The Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this survey. All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended.

Responses shall be submitted on the attached questionnaire via email to Shayna Eichner at Shayna.T.Eichner.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 2:00PM on April 23, 2024.