Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Market Survey for Long-Range Stand-Off Acquisition Facility, Eglin AFB, FL

THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT SURVEY ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.This is a SPECIAL NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice. The Corps of Engineers Mobile District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for large scale construction projects (exceeding $25 million) of the Long-Range Stand-Off Acquisition Facility (LRSO) at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL. This project requires the design and construction of a two-story 49,370 square-foot ICD 705 compliant administrative facility with concrete foundations; structural system of reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, structural steel, cold-formed steel, or a combination of these; exterior wall finish consisting of integrally colored 4-inch split-face CMU block or brick with precast

concrete banding; hip and gable roofs with standing seam metal roofing; and interior systems (electrical, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, AV, IDS, DDC, telecom, ACS, and CCTV). The facility will house a TSWA 250+ seat multipurpose auditorium, secured SIPR café, non-cleared area, secured area with secured finance room, Security office / ECP and IT/IA room with server. Other spaces include open office with workstations, offices, conference rooms, break rooms and latrines with lockers and showers. The facility will require multiple levels of security. The project also includes supporting facilities with new parking, utilities, stormwater facilities, ATFP design elements, landscaping, and other site improvements to provide a complete and usable facility.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).Accordingly, Offerors are requested to respond to this Special Notice regarding PLA with the following information.(1) Should PLAs be executed on selected large dollar contracts in Redstone Arsenal, AL and surrounding area?(2) Are there concerns by prime contractors on the availability of skilled construction labor?(3) Would a PLA benefit a project which contains a unique and compelling mission-critical schedule?(4) What type of project should not be considered for PLA clauses?(5) What is the time impact to the completion of the contract due to a PLA?(6) What is the cost impact to the bid due to a PLA?(7) What other factors should the Corps consider before deciding to include PLA provisions in aMobile Engineer District contract?(8) Please provide a list of recent (2-5 years) construction projects in the local labor market of the project under consideration. Include the following items:Project Name/Location Project Description Initial Cost Est/Actual Final Cost Was the project completed on time Number of craft trades present on the project PLA (Y/N) Were there any challenges experienced during the project?(9)Which trades are expected to be employed on this project? Are you likely to need some union skilled trades for at least part of this project?(10) What market share does union labor have in the geographic area for this project or type of construction?(11) Does the local market contain the sufficient number of available skilled workers for this project? Are there other projects in the vicinity going to limit the pool of skill labor available for your project?(12) Has a project like this been done before in the local market?(13) What investments have been made to support registered apprenticeship programs?(14) Have PLAs been used on comparable projects undertaken by the public sector in this geographic region? Have PLAs been used on this type of project in other regions?(15) Which CBAs are likely to expire during the course of the project under consideration that might cause delays?(16) How do open shop and union wage rates influence prevailing wage rates in the local market and compare to Davis Bacon rates? What impact does unionization in the local market have on wages?(17) Could a PLA contribute to cost savings in any of the following ways?-Harmonization of shifts and holidays between the trades to cut labor costs?-Minimization disruptions that may arise due to expiration of CBA?-Availability of trained, registered apprentices, efficient for highly skilled workforce?-Allowing for changes in apprentice to journeyman ration.-Serving as management tool that ensure highly skilled workers from multiple trades are coordinated in the most efficient way.-Others?(18) Could a PLA minimize risk and contribute to greater efficiency in any of the following ways?-Mechanisms to avoid delays-Complying with Davis Bacon and other labor standards, safety rules and EEO and OFCP laws.-Ensuring a steady supply of skilled labor in markets with low supply or high competition for workers.(19) Are there ways in which a PLA might increase costs on this particular project?Interested Offerors shall respond to this Special Notice no later than 08 November 2017. E-mail your response to kyle.m.rodgers@usace.army.mil and Chanda.D.Strenth@usace.army.mil with subject line W91278-18-PLA001. This Special Notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited.Contact Information: Chanda D. Strenth, Contract Specialist, Phone 2514415595, Email chanda.d.strenth@usace.army.mil - Kyle M. Rodgers, Contracting Officer, Phone 2516903356, Email kyle.m.rodgers@usace.army.mil Office Address :P. O. Box 2288109 Saint Joseph Street (zip 36602) Mobile AL 36628-0001 Location: USACE District, Mobile Set Aside: N/A