Cyberspace Test Group Facility, Eglin AFB, FL

Project Labor Agreement Market Survey

Subject: Eglin AFB, Florida – Labor Market Survey.

Classification Code:

Y -- Construction of structures and facilities

NAICS Code:

236220 -- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action?:

No

Response Date: MARCH 10, 2020, 14:00 pm Central Time

Primary Point of Contact:

Ms. Kelly Hallstrom Contract Specialist

Kelly.a.hallstrom@usace.army.mil

Phone: 251-693-3872

This is a project labor agreement survey only. This is not a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. There will not be a solicitation, specifications, or drawings available at this time.

This is a SPECIAL NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice. The Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for a large scale construction project (exceeding $25 million) at Eglin, Florida. This market survey is being posted for the  

CYBERSPACE TEST GROUP FACILITY, Eglin AFB, Florida.

Description of Work: This work involves the construction of a new CYBERSPACE TEST GROUP FACILITY, Eglin AFB, Florida. The 4,833 SM (52,003 SF) multi-story facility consists of a multi-level sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF) of utilizing conventional design and construction methods to accommodate the mission of the facility. Facility is planned to consist of a concrete foundation, split-faced concrete block over a steel frame and sloped standing seam metal roof but shall meet the full requirements of this scope of work. Project will include fire suppression systems, all utilities, pavements, communications, site improvements, and associated support facilities to provide a complete and useable facility. The facility design will also feature sustainable design, IDS/ACS, sound attenuation/masking, AT/FP, and fire protection requirements.  Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. 

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 described in 29 U.S.C. 158(f).

Accordingly, Offerors are requested to respond to this Special Notice regarding PLA with the following information:

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 affect the rate at which the referenced 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) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project.

7) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.

Interested Offerors shall respond to this Special Notice no later than March 10, 2020, by 14:00 CST.  E-mail your response to Kelly.a.hallstrom@usace.army.mil and kyle.m.rodgers@usace.army.mil. This Special Notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited.