W9127821R0041 Zone 9, Two-Phase Design Build MWR Pool and Recreation Facilities, Tyndall AFB, FL (Bay County, FL) – Labor Market Survey

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 Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. This market survey is being posted for the D/B of an MWR Pool and Recreation Facilities, Tyndall AFB, Florida (Bay County).

Description of Work:

MWR Pool & Recreation Facility.  Construct morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) facilities that will consist of 4 ballfields comprising 3 softball fields and 1 multipurpose field. Scope also includes construction of a pool complex with splash pad and other supporting utilities. Scope also includes fencing to comply with applicable UFC. Each pavilion facility includes split masonry construction with standing seam metal roof. Construction shall avoid existing Buildings 1360 and 1361 in the same area. Safe access to Buildings 1360 and 1361 shall be maintained through construction. The project includes all utilities, site improvements, and other elements needed.

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 7 May 2021 by 14:00 CST. E-mail your response to amanda.m.milheiser@usace.army.mil  and carl.m.wade@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.