ABMS Maint-Logistics - PLA Question Set .docx

FAR 22.503 Policy regarding Project Labor Agreement (PLA):

PLA Assessment Determination Tools: UDG 5122.503-2 (5)(a): USACE Standard Question Set:

1) Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind? If so, please provide supporting documentation.

2) Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.

3) Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.

4) Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement.

5) Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement.

6) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project.

7) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.

8) 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?

· Minimizing disruptions that may arise due expiration of CBA?

· Availability of trained, registered apprentices, efficient for highly skilled workforce?

· Allowing for changes in apprentice to journeyman ratio.

· Serving as a management tool that ensures highly skilled workers from multiple trades are coordinated in the most efficient way.

9) Could a PLA minimize risk and contribute to greater efficiency in any of the following ways:

· Mechanisms to avoid delays

· Complying with labor standards, safety rules and EEO and OFCCP laws.

· Ensuring a steady supply of skilled labor in markets with low supply or high competition for workers.

10) Are there ways in which a PLA might increase costs on this particular project?