PLA_Questionnaire.pdf

Request for Information

W912P518B00005

Kentucky Lock Excavation

PLA Questionnaire

Submitted by: _________________________________________________________________

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.

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

4. Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement.

5. Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal

Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement.

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

7. Please identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a

PLA on the referenced project.

8. Have you ever used a PLA for a construction project? If so, what was the project (dates & location)?

9. Will a PLA impact the cost of submitting an offer?

10. Will the use of a PLA produce management-labor stability on this project?

11. Are you aware of examples of labor-management conflicts in the area which could affect the efficiency of this project, which a PLA could positively impact/resolve?

12. Will use of PLA be conducive to ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards and other relevant matters?

13. The project will require multiple construction contractors and/or subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades. How are you going to fulfill your labor needs?

14. Will the use of PLA impact the ability of potential offerors and/or subcontractors to meet small business utilization goals?