A.02 PLAs Sources Sought Notice_W912EP25X1898.pdf

This announcement seeks information from industry and will only be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The government is gathering information from industry partners regarding the recent rescission of Class Deviation 2025-O0002 (and its Revision 1) dated 02 June 2025, which previously allowed a waiver of Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements.

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 United States Code (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 light of recent recission of the DoD Class Deviation waiving the use of PLA requirements, the Government is seeking additional information on the use of PLAs for this project. This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed 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. This market research effort will help in the Government’s determination of whether a PLA exception applies.

In accordance with FAR 22.503, PLA’s will be evaluated and incorporated into the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program (CERP) Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), Contract 2A, S-356E Pump Station and S-334E Spillway Project.

To support this effort, we request that your firm provide detailed and well-supported responses to the following questions:

1. As a qualified contractor for a project of this type, would you be interested in participating in this project? Would the requirement of a PLA under this project impact your interest in any way? Are you less or more likely (and to what degree) to submit a bid with the PLA included? Explain in detail.

2. Will multiple construction Contractors and/or Subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades be required to complete the anticipated work?

3. Do you have experience with, or knowledge of a PLA being used on similar projects in the local area? If so, describe any challenges encountered, including cost implications, schedule delays, and labor shortages.

4. If you have previously been party to a PLA, approximately how long did it take to negotiate the terms of the PLA? Did PLA negotiation delay construction start? If so, by how long?

5. Do you foresee, or are you aware of a shortage of skilled labor in the area for the trades required to complete this project? Please provide details and any supporting documentation. Additionally, explain whether the inclusion of a PLA would further restrict the availability of subcontractors, especially for specialized construction work.

6. Are there any scheduling concerns or sensitive project requirements that could be impacted by the use of a PLA? Please provide details and supporting documentation on how project timelines might be affected.

7. What are the potential cost impacts of incorporating a PLA into the project?

Indicate whether costs are likely to increase or decrease, along with an estimated amount. Provide any relevant supporting documentation.

8. In your opinion, would a PLA enhance the federal government's ability to achieve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in procurement? Please provide specific reasons supporting or opposing this view.

9. Is there any additional information such as statistics industry insights, or documentation, that should be considered as part of this market research?

Please also provide the following information on projects completed in the last two (2) to five (5) years:

1) Project Name and Location

2) Detailed Project Description

3) Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual Final Cost

4) Was the project completed on time?

5) Number of craft trades present on the project

6) Was a PLA used?

7) Were there any challenges experienced during the project?

This request for information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Responses will not be considered an offer, proposal, or bid for any solicitation that may result from this Notice.

Please provide a response by 2:00PM, EDT on June 24, 2025. All responses/questions shall be sent to Mr. Frederick L. Cooper at Frederick.L.Cooper@usace.army.mil, Ms.

Anelis I. Nazario Castillo at Anelis.I.Nazario-Castillo@usace.army.mil and Ms. Melaine Robles at Melaine.E.Robles@usace.army.mil.

mailto:Frederick.L.Cooper@usace.army.mil mailto:Anelis.I.Nazario-Castillo@usace.army.mil mailto:Melaine.E.Robles@usace.army.mil