PLA_Questions_SAM.gov_26RA009.pdf

Project Labor Agreement:

A Project Labor Agreement (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 described in 29 U.S.C. 158(f). Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.503 Policy provides that:

(a) Executive Order 14063, Use of PLA’s 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.

Refer also to FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and FAR

52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.

The construction community is invited to comment on the use of PLAs pertaining to this project.

Name of Firm: Cage Code: DUNS:

Point of Contact Name: Phone Number:

Email Address:

Firms should address the questions below in their response.

(a) 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.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.

(d) Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal

Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement.

(e) Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal

Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement.

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

(g) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a

PLA on the referenced project.

(h) In a percentage, how much would you anticipate PLA to add to your proposal price on the referenced project?

In addition, include the following information on projects completed in the last 2-5 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?