Project labor agreement (PLA) request for information for design-bid-build, P1044, pier 31 extension naval submarine base new london, CT

This is a request for information/market survey.  This is not a request for proposal, request for quote, or an invitation for bid.  There will be no solicitation, specification, or drawings available at this time.

NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic is soliciting comments from the public addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for the following construction project.  The construction project is for a Pier 31 Extension, at Naval Submarine Base New London located in the State of Connecticut.

Construction work may include, but is not limited to, construction of a concrete filled steel pipe pile supported pier extension with concrete deck, mooring fittings, mechanical and electrical utilities, an integrated composite fender system and specialized equipment including composite camels. The pier will provide two berths for general berthing and maintenance at SUBASE New London. The project will also include relocation of the floating crane’s weight testing support facility. Built-in equipment includes jib cranes (1.5 tons) for supporting electrical cables between the pier and vessels and adjustable retractable crane-less brows. Work also includes demolition of the existing concrete and pile Piers 10 and 17. Site preparation includes earthwork, soil treatment, selective utility and mooring demolition, and dredging. Dredging will allow safe maneuvering room for vessels while mooring or exiting northern berths (Piers 31 Turning Basin and Pier 10) and in the following areas: turning basin, areas at the berth for navigation and maintenance operations and areas at the existing Piers 10 and 31. Dredge disposal will include the use of Confined Aquatic Disposal (CAD) cell located in the Thames River. Electrical utilities include shore power for vessels including primary and secondary distribution, transformers, substations, primary switches, grounding/lightning protection and telecommunication infrastructure. Mechanical systems include water, wastewater, compressed air, and fire protection. Environmental mitigation requirements include marine mammal and water quality monitoring, reporting to national oceanic and atmospheric administration national marine fisheries service, acoustic surveys, pre and post dredge sampling, benthic sampling and analysis of Confined Aquatic Disposal (CAD) cells and CAD cell cap assessment, shellfish resources testing and mitigation will be required to satisfy federal, state and local environmental regulations and requirements.

Project will be Design-Bid-Build.  NAICS Code: 237990.  The magnitude of construction is anticipated to be between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000.  General period of performance is anticipated to be approximately 803 calendar days. 

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 as described in 29 U.S.C. 158 (f).  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policy states: Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, requires agencies to use PLAs in large-scale construction projects (defined as a construction projects with a total estimated cost at or above $35M) to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects.  When awarding a contract in connection with a large-scale construction project, agencies shall require use of a PLA for contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the project, unless an exception(s) at FAR 22.504(d) applies. Reference is made to: FAR Subpart 22.5 Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; provision, FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement; and to clause, FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.

In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the public is invited to provide responses on the use of a PLA for this construction project utilizing the attached questionnaire. 

This is not an announcement of the availability of a solicitation nor is it a means of generating a plan holder’s list.   This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government.  The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for the requested information.  The Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this survey.  All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended.

Responses shall be submitted on the attached questionnaire via email to Kristy Gerrek at Kristy.l.gerrek.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 2:00 P.M local time on 22 April 2024.