PLA Markey Survey.pdf

PROJECT LABOR MARKET SURVEY FOR PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS (PLA) FOR:

Ammunition Demolition Shop, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Oklahoma

The Corps of Engineers Tulsa District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for a large-scale construction project at

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Oklahoma.

Ammunition Demolition Shop, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Oklahoma Requirement: The project is tentatively scheduled for large scale construction to start in FY 25.

This project includes three demilitarization process facilities for machine out/melt out/wash out/control and change areas including unattended process control rooms, employee change rooms, and break room, totaling approximately 40,000 square feet total. Foundations for the buildings consist of reinforced concrete slabs with shallow footing foundations (up to 10,000 sf each) in expansive soils requiring significant soil preparation and treatment. Project also includes heating plant, fire tank and pump, rail spur, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Utility Monitoring Control Systems (UMCS) connection, and 30 foot mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) blast revetment walls. The demilitarization process buildings will have special air handling equipment, and deluge fire protection.

Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage. Building information systems and UMCS connection for this project are unique in nature and not included in the unit cost of the building. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained systems. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Cyber Security Measures will be incorporated into this project. Sustainability/Energy measures will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. Demolish 2 buildings at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, OK (25,887 Total SF). Air Conditioning (Estimated 17 Tons).

A project labor agreement is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organization 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). See FAR 22.503 policy for details.

Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, requires agencies to use project labor agreements in large-scale construction projects to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects.

(b) When awarding a contract in connection with a large-scale construction project (see 22.502), agencies shall require use of project labor agreements for contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the project, unless an exception at 22.504(d) applies.

The Tulsa District requests responses to the following construction labor questions:

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? The information should include the following information on projects completed in the last 2-5 years:

a) Project Name and Location

b) Detailed Project Description

c) Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual Final Cost

d) Was the project completed on time?

e) Number of craft trades present on the project

f) Was a PLA used?

g) Were there any challenges experienced during the project?

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. Does the local market contain the sufficient number of available skilled workers for this project?

Yes or No and Why?

4. Are the other projects in the vicinity going to limit the pool of skill labor available for your project? Yes or No and Why?

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

6. Are there collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) that are likely to expire during the course of the project under consideration that might cause delays?

7. Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.

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

9. Please identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA for the referenced project.

10. How would the use of a PLA impact project costs?

11. How would the use of a PLA impact the small business participation as subcontractors?

12. How would a PLA on this project impact small business prime and subcontractors who are non-signatory to a PLA concurrently working a separate contract on the same project site.

13. When is the best time to submit a signed and executed copy of the PLA, and why?

1. By each offeror as part of their proposal, (or)

2. By the apparent successful offeror prior to contract award, (or)

3. No later than a specific time after contract award.

14. A signed and executed copy of the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) shall be submitted to the

Contracting Officer.

Please send your labor market survey responses via email to Lindsey.M.Byfield@usace.army.mil and Julie.S.Hill@usace.army.mil no later than 26 April 2024.