P859_PLA RFI and Questionnaire_6.18.25.docx

Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Request for Information (RFI) for Construction Project for Building and/or Heavy (non-building/residential) Requirements P859 Aircraft Carrier Electrical Upgrades, Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bremerton, WA Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Northwest

This is a request for information/market survey. This is not a request for proposal, request for quote, or an invitation for bid. There will be no solicitation, specification, or drawings available at this time.

Description: Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Northwest is soliciting comments from the public addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for the following construction project. The construction project is for Building and/or Heavy (non-building/residential) requirements in support of P859 CVN 78 Aircraft Carrier Electrical Upgrades, Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bremerton, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS), located in the State of Washington. The designated Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) priority rating for this project is DX-C2.

Construction may include, but is not limited to: demolition of an existing substation and the construction of a new substation at a different locations; construction of a new substation building made of concrete and steel that houses indoor switchgear, battery banks, an office, restroom facilities, fire protection, and HVAC; electrical, civil, and structural work required to upgrade power connections to accommodate simultaneous mooring; Antiterrorism (AT) features; pile wall reinforcement and transformer fire separation wall; foundations made of concrete for exterior electrical equipment and secondary containment systems, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches; electrical duct banks made of concrete-encased polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduits that connect the new substation to the existing kilovolt (kV) transmission line and the shipyard distribution system; site preparation including site clearing, excavation and grading, and removal and disposal of hazardous material and contaminated soil; pavement resurfacing and site improvements; electrical utilities; mechanical utilities including storm water, sanitary sewer, water distribution and compressed air distribution to supply the substation buildings. Project will be design-bid-build (DBB). NAICS Code: 237130. In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of construction is anticipated to be between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. The general period of performance is anticipated to be approximately 2,000 calendar days.

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 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 consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the public is invited to provide responses on the use of a PLA for this construction project utilizing the attached questionnaire.

In light of recent court decisions on PLAs, 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.

Submission Instructions: Responses shall be submitted on the attached questionnaire via email to sylva.kabuanseya.civ@us.navy.mil and grace.e.montero.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 12:00 p.m. PDT, 18 July 2025. Please title the subject line of your e-mail as “(Insert Company Name) – P859 PLA RFI Questionnaire – N4425525R1500”. Emails can be no larger than 5 MB in size. If more than 5 megabytes are needed, more than one email may be sent.

PLA Questionnaire Company Name: ________________________ Address: ________________________ UEI: ________________ CAGE Code: ________________

Point of Contact Name, Title, Phone Number, Email Address: ________________________

1) Are you responding as a representative of a government entity, union, contractor (union or non-union) and/or qualified small business?

2) Would the work involve specialized construction that is available from only a limited number of contractors or subcontractors? Explain in detail.

3) What is your understanding of the availability of union labor and non-union labor in this area for this type of project?

Are you otherwise aware of national, regional, or local interest in participating in this project by union or non-union contractors. Explain in detail.

4) As a qualified contractor for a project of this type, would you be interested in participating in this project? YES/NO

Would the requirement of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) under this project impact your interest in any way? YES/NO

5) Are you aware of PLAs having been used on other similar construction projects in the area and/or other nearby areas? Explain in detail.

6) How do union wage rates compare to prevailing wage rates for this type of project and in this area, i.e., prevailing wage rates under the Construction Wage-Rates Requirements statute (formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act). Explain in detail.

7) Are there any ways in which the requirement of a PLA might increase costs on a project of this type in this area? Explain in detail.