SPECIAL NOTICE
Y -- Project Labor Agreements Market Research: Southern Expansion of Arlington National Cemetery (ANCSE) Phase III Cemetery Expansion
- Notice Date
- 5/16/2024 11:58:22 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 237990
— Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Contracting Office
- W2SD ENDIST NORFOLK NORFOLK VA 23510-1096 USA
- ZIP Code
- 23510-1096
- Solicitation Number
- W9123624R2000PLA
- Response Due
- 5/30/2024 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/14/2024
- Point of Contact
- Synease MCARTHUR, Phone: 7572017062, Ekaterina Oxley, Phone: 7572017026
- E-Mail Address
-
synease.s.mcarthur@usace.army.mil, ekaterina.oxley@usace.army.mil
(synease.s.mcarthur@usace.army.mil, ekaterina.oxley@usace.army.mil)
- Description
- The Corps of Engineers Norfolk District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the following large scale (exceeding $35 Million) construction project: Expansion of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) Phase III � Cemetery Expansion, Arlington, Virginia. NOTE: 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 constructed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. Responses 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 market survey. The Government will not contact the responders for clarification of information provided. All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended. A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Norfolk District, Corps of Engineers is contemplating a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract for the construction of the Cemetery Expansion, Security Buildings, and Demolition of the Existing Operations Complex. The Cemetery Expansion is Phase III of a three (3) Phase Southern Expansion of Arlington National Cemetery. Phase I is the construction of the tunnel and retaining walls around the South Parcel; Phase II is the construction of the operations complex on the South Parcel, south of Columbia Pike; and Phase III is the construction of the cemetery. This is contract elements of work located North of Columbia Pike � Phase III. A separate contract, through Federal Highway Administration is currently under construction for the Columbia Pike roadway and utility realignment project which included Phase I of Southern Expansion project. Phase II, the South Parcel, constructs the new operations complex at Arlington National Cemetery. B. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS The work to be completed under this contract consist of: The Cemetery Expansion is primarily horizontal construction to increase burial space at ANC along the extending the south side of the grounds by nearly 50 acres. Arlington National Cemetery Southern Expansion (ANCSE) will create approximately 80,000 additional interments, including above ground cremated, in ground cremated, in-ground traditional casketed, and in-ground crypts. A network of roadways, sidewalks, and pedestrian walkways will be constructed and ties into the existing system at ANC. The Construction of a new building to include a Visitor Screening facility, public bathroom, and an open-air committal shelter. Demolition of some components of the Air Force Memorial to merge the western and a portion of the northern memorial boundary with the cemetery expansion. Provide extensive landscaping and horticulture planting. C.�SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the Magnitude of Construction for this project is between $100,000,000.00 and $250,000,000.00. The anticipated construction duration is 635 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). 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 states: Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for Federal Construction Projects, requires agencies to use Project Labor Agreements in large scale construction projects 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 (see FAR 22.502), agencies shall require use of Project Labor Agreements 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 organization if the agency decides that the use of Project Labor Agreements will: 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 Be consistent with law. * * Reference:� FAR Provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and FAR 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 a PLA for this construction project. 4. PLA QUESTIONS TO INDUSTRY 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 PLA on this project.� Of particular interest to the Government are responses to the following questions: 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. Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project?� Are there large-scale construction projects in the area (over $35M, within 50 miles of Arlington, VA), which could impact availability of skilled labor for this project?� What is the anticipated volatility in the labor market for the trades required for execution of the project?� Please provide supporting documentation. Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would impact 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. ������������������ Additional Questions� Is the proposed schedule/completion time one which would benefit for a PLA � if so, how?� Will a PLA impact the completion time?� Would a PLA benefit a project which contains a unique and compelling mission-critical schedule? How do union wage rates compare to prevailing wage rates for this type of project and in this area, i.e. prevailing wages rates under the Construction Wage Rates Requirements statue (formerly known as the Davis Bacon Act)? Explain in detail. Are there any concerns regarding labor-management stability related to this project?� Will the use of a PLA produce labor-management stability on this project?� Have labor disputes or other labor issues contributed to project delays in the local area?� Are you aware of examples of labor-management conflicts in the area which could impact the efficiency of this project, which a PLA could positively impact/resolve? What are the price impacts of allowing post-award PLAs versus PLAs with proposals? How will your price for the PLA costs in your offer prior to finalization during post award? What type of relief will post-award PLAs provide, if any? How much time is needed post-award to negotiate and submit a finalized PLA if required prior to award? What is the impact to the period of performance or contract completion date if post award PLAs are allowed? 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? Please provide your comments via e-mail to Mrs. Synease S. McArthur, Contract Specialist, at�Synease.S.Mcarthur@usace.army.mil, and a copy to Mrs. Ekaterina Oxley, Contracting Officer, at�Ekaterina.Oxley@usace.army.mil�no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 30 May 2024. �
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- Address: Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA
- Zip Code: 22211
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 22211
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