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, California

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 to Renovate Buildings 301 and 530 for Command Carrier Strike Group

15. Construction may include, but is not limited to:

Renovation and repurposing of the existing buildings 301 and 530 located at Naval Base Point Loma, (NBPL) San Diego, California. The renovated buildings must provide administrative, training, and headquarters offices for Command, Carrier Strike Group Fifteen (CCSG-15).

The Renovation of NBPL Building 301 and Building 530 is a renovation and modernization project that includes alteration and reconfiguration of a Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ, Building 301) and the former Harbor Inn & Conference Center (Building 530). Both existing facilities must be brought into full compliance with current planning and design criteria and guidance.

Building 301 renovations consist of alteration and reconfiguration of a vacant bachelor enlisted quarters to meet modern administrative office, training, and controlled space standards; seismic retrofit to address deficiencies; and replacement of aged building systems and components. The project includes the demolition of interiors and limited removal and replacement of loadbearing walls. Implementation of building improvements to meet UFC 4-010-05 and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 standards for provision of Controlled Area spaces is required on the existing 5th and 6th levels.

Building 530 renovations include alteration and reconfiguration of underutilized consolidated club and training spaces to meet modern administrative office, training, and controlled area standards; seismic retrofit to address deficiencies; and replacement of aged building systems and components. The project includes the demolition of interiors and limited removal and replacement of walls. It was determined that the project does not require any heavy repair of the structural building system or exterior wall assembly.

Located in the State of California, San Diego. Project will be design-build. NAICS Code: 237990. The construction cost limitation is anticipated to be 47,228,017. General period of performance is anticipated to be approximately 1,000 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.

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 Ana Guzman at ana.m.guzman.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? If you have submitted an offer under this solicitation, would you continue to compete for this project if the solicitation is amended to require a PLA? (ONLY ask in Option C scenario) 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.