Construct Airmen Training Complex Dormitory #6
Added: Mar 22, 2018 12:14 pm
Agency: Department of the Army Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort WorthSynopsis:FOR JBSA-LACKLAND, San Antonio, Texas: This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a Design-Bid-Build (DBB), full and open competition contract for construction of a 1,248 person Basic Military Training (BMT) dormitory. This is the sixth of eight (8) dormitories. The dormitory is approximately 280,550 Gross Square Feet (GSF) and consists of: four (4) stories; reinforced concrete structure; elevator; precast concrete panels; and a standing seam metal roof. Supporting facilities include a weapons cleaning pavilion, running track, exercise pads, parking lots, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection(AT/FP) low security wall with integrated street lights and landscaping/irrigation. Special foundations to support this new dormitory will be required. The dormitory will include a building information system, intrusion detection system, energy monitoring and control system, fire/smoke detection, and alarm system and connections to installation central systems. Other supporting work includes water, sewer, gas, and electric utilities, exterior communications, site drainage, and final grading. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided.DFARS 236.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects. (ii) Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.The RFP is anticipated to be issued on or about 10 April 2018, and offers will be due on or about 29 May 2018. No public bid opening procedures are applicable for this solicitation. A firm-fixed price contract is anticipated to be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria. Anticipated contract award date on or about 03 December 2018. The period of performance will be 900 days from award. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business firm is selected for this announcement, it must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan for that part of work it intends to subcontract. The FAR 52.219-9 clause requirement does not apply to Small Business. The wages and benefits of service employees (see FAR 22.10) performing under this contract must be at least equal to those determined by the Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act. Projects outside the primary area of responsibility may be added upon approval of all parties and at the option of the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. After solicitation issuance, contractors may view and/or download this solicitation and all amendments at the following internet address: https://www.fbo.gov/. The use of the website requires prior registration at www.fbo.gov/. Plans and specifications will not be made available in paper format or on compact disc. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor the FedBizOpps web site for amendments to the solicitation. You must be registered with the System Award for Management (SAM), to receive a Government contract award. You may register with SAM at https://www.sam.gov/. The Primary Point of Contact for this project is Vernon Valigura, USACE Contract Specialist, (817) 886-1022; email Vernon.Valigura@usace.army.mil. The Government reserves the right to use only the Internet as notification of any amendments to this solicitation. It is the offeror's responsibility to view the FedBizOpps website daily for amendments to the solicitation. Accordingly, prospective contractors may view and/or download the solicitation and all amendments from the FedBizOpps address after solicitation issuance at the following address: https://www.fbo.gov/ Solicitation Number.
W9126G18R0024 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Fort Worth
3/22/18, 12:14 PM Soliciting Comments on Potential Use of Project Labor Agreements
Added: Mar 22, 2018 12:37 pm
PLA SYNOPSIS:The Fort Worth District Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements, (PLAs), for a large scale construction contract, (Exceeding $80 million) for the following project:Project Description: Construct Airman Training Complex (ATC) Dormitory #6Project Location: Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TexasSummary: Construct an ATC dormitory of approximately 280,000 Gross Square Feet (GSF) that houses 1,248 Basic Military trainees (BMT).Description of Proposed Construction: This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a Design-Bid-Build (DBB), full and open competition contract for construction of a 1,248 person Basic Military Training (BMT) dormitory. This is the sixth of eight (8) dormitories. The dormitory is approximately 280,550 Gross Square Feet (GSF) and consists of: four (4) stories; reinforced concrete structure; elevator; precast concrete panels; and a standing seam metal roof. Supporting facilities include a weapons cleaning pavilion, running track, exercise pads, parking lots, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection(AT/FP) low security wall with integrated street lights, and landscaping/irrigation. Special foundations to support this new dormitory will be required. The dormitory will include a building information system, intrusion detection system, energy monitoring and control system, fire/smoke detection, and alarm system, and connections to installation central systems. Other supporting work includes water, sewer, gas, and electric utilities, exterior communications, site drainage, and final grading. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided.DFAR 236.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects. Range of Magnitude: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Period of Performance: 900 calendar days after notice to proceed, estimated.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), Policy Subpart 22.503:a.) 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.b.) 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 party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the Agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will:1.) Advance the Federal Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, produce-labor management stability and ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health. Equal opportunity, labor and employment standards and other matters and2.) Be consistent with law.Some of the factors that may be considered regarding their use are:a.) The involvement of multiple contractors and/or subcontractors working in multiple crafts or trades. b.) The complexity of the project.c.) Shortage of skilled labor in the region.d.) Completion of the project will require an extended period of time. e.) The use of PLAs on other comparable projects.f.) The promotion of the Governments long term programs interests such as training of skilled workforce for future projects.g.) The possibility of labor disputes that threaten timely completion. h.) Additional costs from use of PLAs may be cost prohibitive.Please reference FAR Provision: 52.222-33 "Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement" and FAR Clause: 52.222-34 Alternate I (May 2010) "Project Labor Agreement."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:a.) Should PLAs be executed on this selected large dollar contract at JBSA - Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas? What other factors should the Corps of Engineers consider before deciding to include PLA provisions in a Fort Worth District contract? What type of project should or should not be considered for the utilization of a PLA?b.) Is the use of PLAs effective in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement? What is the estimated relative cost impact or any other economies or efficiencies derived by the Federal Government if using PLAs? Will a PLA impact the cost of submitting an offer?c.) Is the use of PLAs effective in producing labor-management stability? Have labor disputes or other labor issues contributed to project delays in the local area?d.) Is the use of PLAs conducive to ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards and other relevant matters? Are there instances where these standards have not been met on Federal contracts in the local area? Were PLAs used for those specific contracts?e.) Projects will require multiple construction contractors and/or subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades. Do you foresee any work on projects that may result in both prime contractor and at least one subcontractor or more subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades?f.) Are there concerns by prime contractors on the availability of skilled construction labor? Information may reference current apprenticeship statistics and workforce age demographics.g.) Completion of anticipated projects will require an extensive performance period. Will a PLA impact completion time? What is the anticipated volatility in the labor market for the trades required for the execution of the project? Would a PLA benefit a project which contains a unique and compelling mission-critical schedule?h.) Where have PLAs been used on comparable projects undertaken by Federal, State, Municipal or private entities in the Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas area?i.) Will the use of PLAs impact the ability of potential Offerors and/or subcontractors to meet their Small Business utilization goals?Note: For yes or no answers, please provide a supporting narrative.Please provide your comments via email ONLY to: vernon.valigura@usace.army.mil no later than 06 April 2018, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time.
W9126G18R0024 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Fort Worth
3/22/18, 12:37 PM