SPECIAL NOTICE
Y -- PLA Survey: HQ Annex at Fort Belvoir, VA
- Notice Date
- 5/9/2023 10:32:11 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- W2SD ENDIST BALTIMORE BALTIMORE MD 21201-2526 USA
- ZIP Code
- 21201-2526
- Solicitation Number
- PANNAD-23-P-0000_003473
- Response Due
- 5/26/2023 8:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Michael Getz, Phone: 4109623455, Tamara Bonomolo, Phone: 4109620788
- E-Mail Address
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michael.j.getz@usace.army.mil, tamara.c.bonomolo@usace.army.mil
(michael.j.getz@usace.army.mil, tamara.c.bonomolo@usace.army.mil)
- Description
- TITLE: HEADQUARTERS ANNEX at FORT BELVOIR NORTH AREA (FBNA), SPRINGFIELD, VA PANNAD-23-P-0000_003473 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for a large scale construction project (exceeding $25 million) located on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.� Project Description:� Construct a Command and Control Facility (C2F)[120K SF]and a Parking garage [174K SF]. Project serves as the Annex to an Department of Defense Agencyat FBNA and includes a secured administrative building divided into specified security zones and operations area that includes special use space for a Secure Area, Data Center, and Network Operations Center. Construction includes redundant mechanical and electrical systems with backup power, secure (within confines of secured campus) organizational vehicle parking, loading service areas, information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection. Sustainability and energy enhancement measures are included. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained systems within C2F. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. This project is required to bolster the long-range mission facility support requirements of The �Department of Defense. This project is to provide an adequate Command and Control Facility (C2F) and Parking Garage to support the Department of Defense. This Command-and-Control Facility (C2F) is required to provide appropriate suites, staff offices, administrative support areas, Secure Sensitive Area and support areas at Fort Belvoir. This project includes space for currently 650 personnel and associated specialized support equipment. This project will provide increased operational efficiencies in support of Command-and-Control services and proceedings through consolidation of dispersed functions, appropriate security zoning, and Secure Sensitive Areas. Supporting directorates of the Headquarters command staff are identified to occupy the Command-and-Control Facility (C2F) based on operational priorities. The Command-and-Control Facility (C2F) will meet Command and Control Facility (C2F) functions and tasks across the full spectrum of missions and operations. PLA Background Information: 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 Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) 22.503, Policy states: Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a tool that agencies may use to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.� Pursuant to Executive Order 13502, agencies are encouraged to consider requiring the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects.� 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 agreements will (1) advance the Federal Government�s 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 (2) be consistent with law.� Reference: FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, Clause: FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. The construction community is invited to comment on the use of PLA�s by responding to the following questions: Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local areas on projects of this kind?� If so, please provide supporting documentation. Are you aware of skilled labor shortage in the areas for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project?� If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. 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. Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project. Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.� The information gathered in this exercise should include the following information on projects completed in the last 2-5 years: Project Name and Location Detailed Project Description Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual Final Cost Was the project completed on time? Number of craft trades present on the project Was a PLA used? Were there any challenges experienced during the project? Responses are to be sent via email to Michael Getz at Michael.J.Getz@usace.army.mil no later than 11:00 AM (EDT) on 26 May 2023.� Responses are limited to seven (7) pages This is NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL and does not constitute any commitment by the Government.� Reponses to this labor market survey will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.� All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this survey.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, USA
- Zip Code: 22060
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 22060
- Record
- SN06675962-F 20230511/230509230105 (samdaily.us)
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