PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) MARKET SURVEY: Basic Military Training (BMT), Dining and Classroom Facility (DCF) 4

THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) SURVEY ONLY.

This is a SPECIAL NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this PLA notice.

The Solicitation No. for this project is W9126G25RA020.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing use of a PLA for this construction requirement at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX

Project Scope: Construct a BMT, DCF, utilizing conventional design and construction methods to accommodate the mission of the facility. The construction includes a multi-story facility consisting of a drilled pier foundation, concrete floor slabs, structural steel frame, masonry walls, standing seam metal roof, and an elevator. Areas include kitchen, dining areas, and multiple classrooms for the residents of two Airmen Training Complexes. The project will include all site improvements, utilities, pavements, communications, and all other work necessary to make complete and useable facilities. Site improvements and environmental remediation will be addressed to ensure removal of asbestos, and any additional work needed to mitigate potential hazard. Facility will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01, General Building requirements.

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:

3.         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

4.         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 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 Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.

5)  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.

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.

(ii) The information gathered should include the following information on projects completed in the last 2-5 years (or other timeframe, as appropriate):

1. Project Name and Location
2. Detailed Project Description
3. Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual Final Cost
4. Was the project completed on time?
5. Number of craft trades present on the project
6. Was a PLA used?
7. Were there any challenges experienced during the project?

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 linda.d.eadie@usace.army.mil and christine.noriega@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on 20 June 2025.