PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT Questionnaire.pdf

This is a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Questionnaire distributed by the VA to gather industry input on the use of PLAs for construction solicitations.

The questionnaire comprises seven primary questions designed to assess contractor familiarity with PLAs, willingness to participate in PLA-required projects, and anticipated cost and competitive impacts. Respondents are asked to indicate whether their company is familiar with PLAs and their use on construction projects, whether they would submit proposals for VA construction solicitations requiring PLAs, and whether PLA requirements would increase or decrease proposed construction costs with specific percentage estimates. The questionnaire also solicits contractor opinions on whether PLA requirements restrict competition and whether they anticipate subcontractor resistance to PLA mandates. Question 7 requests detailed information from firms with prior PLA project experience, specifically regarding cost increases or labor shortages, pricing performance relative to expectations, schedule adherence, and craftsmanship quality compared to non-union projects. The format allows for Yes/No responses supplemented by detailed comments sections for each inquiry, enabling contractors to provide context and substantiation for their positions on PLA implementation.