Design Bid Build - Construction of the Advanced Skills Trainee Barracks at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, CA

THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) SURVEY ONLY. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this PLA notice. Proposals have already been submitted. The solicitation is available via solicitation number W912QR25R0028.

This is a SPECIAL NOTICE only. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing use of a PLA for this construction project at the Camp Parks, California.

Description:

The Corps of Engineers Louisville District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for a large-scale construction project ($35 million or more) for the following:

Project scope: Design/Bid/Build (DBB) construction project of a 45,000 SF Barracks to support the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) and 80th Training Command Total Army School System (TASS). Primary facilities include a permanently constructed barracks building with two and three person rooms to house students attending both schools. The project includes information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, video surveillance system, energy monitoring control systems connection, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage. Antiterrorism force protection physical security measures will be incorporated into the design including maximum standoff distances from roads, parking areas and vehicle unloading areas. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-02 including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. The contract duration is estimated at 1,000 days from contract award.

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).  

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy:

1. FAR 22.502 requires agencies to use Project Labor Agreement (PLA) in large-scale construction projects to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects.
2. An agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor engaged in construction on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will:

• Advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters; and  
• Be consistent with law. References: Provision: 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement Clause: 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.

In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the construction community is invited to comment on the use of PLAs.  Of particular interest to the Government are responses to the following questions:

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 region 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.
8. Please select one of the following:
   1. My company will not submit a proposal if PLA is required.
   2. My company plans to submit a proposal whether PLA is required or not.
   3. My company only plans to submit a proposal if PLA is required.

*The Louisville District has seen a decrease in competition for solicited projects. 

In addition to affirmative responses, we are seeking negative responses to identify any potential actions we may take to improve the competitive environment. Please provide a response with feedback including rationale for not wanting to submit a proposal and any recommendations that could promote interest.

* Please provide your comments via e-mail to Ryan.M.King2@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 27 June 2025.