Sentinel LFs - Attachment 2 PLA Survey.docx

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) SURVEY

A PLA is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with labor organization(s) that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project. Pursuant to Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, agencies are mandated to use PLAs for large-scale construction projects (defined as projects where the total cost to the Government of the project is estimated to be at least $35,000,000.00) unless exempted by the agency Senior Procurement Executive.

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(s) 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 Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.

E. Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government’s 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. Have PLAs been used on similar projects undertaken by Federal, State, municipal, or private entities in the geographic area(s) where work will be performed? If so, please provide contract number(s) and points of contact.

I. Will multiple construction Contractors and/or Subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades be required to complete the anticipated work?

J. Is it difficult to recruit or retain a skilled workforce in the anticipated work location(s)?

K. Do you think completion of the project will require an extended period of time?

L. Do you anticipate any unique, compelling, time-sensitive issues, or other schedule requirements to complete the anticipated work (aside from those already noted) or that would affect the rate at which the anticipated project could be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.

M. Are you aware of any other large-scale projects begin or completed in the area(s) during the anticipated period of performance?

N. Do you think requiring a PLA will increase contract costs or contribute to cost savings? Why or why not? How?

O. How do open shop and union wage rates influence prevailing wage rates in the local market area? How does unionization in the local market impact wages? Please provide supporting documentation.

P. Do you think requiring a PLA will increase contract risk? Why or why not? How?

Q. If you have previously been party to a PLA, approximately how long did it take to negotiate the terms of the PLA? Did PLA negotiation delay construction start? If so, by how long?

R. Any other information you think should be considered regarding the use of PLAs for the anticipated project.