PLA Request for Information.pdf

Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Request for Information (RFI) for

Construction Project for building or residential in the State of California, San Diego

Rev.2 June 3, 2025 1

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.

Naval Facilities Engineering System Command (NAVFAC) Southwest 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 a building or residential. Construction may include, but is not limited to, The main objective of this project is to construct and expand the Maritime Operations Center (MOC) and Fleet Command Center (FCC) as well as consolidate C3F functions and operational spaces into Building C60 for the Commander THIRD Fleet (C3F) and Buildings 600, 621, 638 and 67C for Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific.

The project will renovate and design the following:

. 25,749 sf of space within Building C60 . 12,869 sf of space within Building 600 . 3,245 sf of space within Building 621 . 3,593 sf of space within Building 638 . 3,167 sf of space within Building 67C

This project will require space swap to relocate all the C3F functions into Building C60 and will relocate NIWC Laboratory spaces from Building C60 to Buildings 600, 621, 638 and 67C.

The project will include demolition of the existing spaces at Building C60 and Buildings 600, 621, 638 and 67C in preparation for the new programmed spaces. Contract shall include the transfer / relocation of NIWC existing laboratory equipment, Computer Room Air Conditioning units (CRAC), Legacy Equipment, computers and network units to the new spaces in Building 600.

located in the State of California. Project will be design-build. NAICS Code: 236220. The

Construction Cost Limitation is anticipated to be $51.4M. General period of performance is anticipated to be approximately 1,610 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.

This is not an announcement of the availability of a solicitation nor is it a means of generating a plan holder’s list. This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for

Proposal or 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.

Responses shall be submitted on the attached questionnaire via email to Gene Romig at larry.g.romig.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 2:00pm (PDT) on 6 June 2025.

Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Questionnaire

Questions Responses

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?

Would the requirement of a PLA under this project impact your interest in any way? Explain in detail.

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.