Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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State: | New York |
Type of Government: | Federal |
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Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 |
Due: | Apr 10, 2024 |
Solicitation No: | W912DS24S0034 |
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THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) NOTICE TO BE USED FOR MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. NO AWARDS WILL BE MADE FROM THE RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS OR ANY FOLLOW UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. NO SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME; HOWEVER RESPONSES WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR A FUTURE ACQUISITION. NO RESPONSES TO THIS PLA NOTICE WILL BE POSTED TO SAM.GOV.
The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of the use and benefits of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for the Recapitalization of Building 120 at Watervliet Arsenal, New York. The NAICS Code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) Any potential competitive solicitation(s) that may proceed from this notice will be posted to SAM.gov. All interested offerors will have the opportunity to respond to a solicitation announcement at a later time if and when a solicitation is issued.
BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (District) is preparing for the Recapitalization of Building 120 at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), NY.
The scope of work is the complete renovation of a 102,000 square foot commercial and industrial building at Watervliet Arsenal, New York. The project will consolidate a wood shop and general facility maintenance working space on the ground level into one centralized facility and improve efficiency and storage. In addition, the construction of a new full scale modern lab facility on the second level and provide for new office space on the third level. This building is currently being used for wood shop and general facility maintenance on the ground level and open storage on the third floor. A significant portion of the second floor of this building is currently vacant.
The anticipated Magnitude of Construction is between $25 million and $100 million. Duration of construction will be approximately 720 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Notice to Proceed is anticipated to occur approximately in November 2024.
PLA DEFINITION
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) SUBPART 22.503 – POLICY
(a) Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, requires agencies to use project labor agreements in large-scale construction projects to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects.
(b) When awarding a contract in connection with a large-scale construction project (see 22.502), agencies shall require use of project labor agreements for contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the project, unless an exception at 22.504(d) applies.
(c) An agency may require the use of a project labor agreement on projects where the total cost to the Federal Government is less than that for a large-scale construction project, if appropriate.
(1) 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—
(i) 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
(ii) Be consistent with law.
(2) Agencies may consider the following factors in deciding whether the use of a project labor agreement is appropriate for a construction project where the total cost to the Federal Government is less than that for a large-scale construction project:
(i) The project will require multiple construction contractors and/or subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades.
(ii) There is a shortage of skilled labor in the region in which the construction project will be sited.
(iii) Completion of the project will require an extended period of time.
(iv) Project labor agreements have been used on comparable projects undertaken by Federal, State, municipal, or private entities in the geographic area of the project.
(v) A project labor agreement will promote the agency's long term program interests, such as facilitating the training of a skilled workforce to meet the agency's future construction needs.
(vi) Any other factors that the agency decides are appropriate.
PLA COMMENT SOLICITATION
In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the construction community is invited to comment on the use of PLAs. Of particular interest to the Government are responses to the following questions:
Please note that this notice is not a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract as a result of this notice or to pay for any information received. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government should not construe this PLA Notice as a commitment for any purpose. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms. Information gathered from this research will be used to determine whether a waiver is warranted.
Please submit written comments by mail or email to:
Attn: Jordan Moran, CENAN‑CT, US Army Corps of Engineers, NY District, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY, 10278
Email: Jordan.K.Moran@usace.army.mil
Survey Questionnaires will not be accepted after 4:00 pm on the response date shown in the advertisement on SAM.gov. If the original response date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal Holiday, the response date will moved to the next business day.
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