Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Request for Information (RFI) for Construction Project for building or residential in the State of California/, San Diego, California

The Department of the Navy's Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) has issued a Special Notice requesting information for a construction project in San Diego, California. The project involves designing and constructing a new single-story Child Development Center for military and authorized civilian personnel, as well as a new NEX Mini-Mart in the parking lot of the existing Admiral Robinson Bowling Alley. This Request for Information (RFI) is specifically focused on gathering market insights about a potential Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the construction initiative. The project is anticipated to have a construction cost of approximately $70 million and a performance period of 441 calendar days. The RFI is structured as a market survey to collect detailed information from potential contractors and stakeholders in the construction industry.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to solicit comprehensive feedback from contractors regarding labor availability, project feasibility, and potential implications of implementing a Project Labor Agreement. Contractors are invited to respond to a detailed questionnaire addressing specialized construction requirements and potential cost considerations associated with the PLA. The submission deadline is June 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm PDT, with responses to be emailed directly to Sean Kearns at sean.b.kearns.civ@us.navy.mil. It is critical for potential respondents to understand that this RFI is purely for planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of contract award. The project falls under the NAICS category 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and PSC category Y1CZ for Construction of Other Educational Buildings. Interested contractors should carefully review the attached documentation and provide comprehensive, detailed responses to support NAVFAC's planning process.