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II( l fm lm J ) Y--Soliciting Comments on Potential Use of Project Labor Agreements(PLAs) at Fort Bliss, TexasSolicitation Number: W9126G-12-R-0054Agency: Department of the ArmyOffice: U,S, Army Corps of EngineersLocation USACE District, Fort Worth

Notice Type:Special Notice

Posted Date:January 30, 2012

Response Date: Archiving Policy:Automatic, on specified dateOriginal Set Aside:N/AArchive Date:April 29, 2012

Set Aside:N/AClassification Code:Y -- Construction of structures and facilitiesNAICS Code:236 -- Construction of Buildings/236220 -- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Synopsis:Added: Jan 30, 2012 8:44 amThe Fort Worth District Corps of Engineers is solicit ing comments from the construction community addressing thepotential use of Project Labor Agreements, (PLAs), for a large scale construction contract, (exceeding $25 million)for the following project:Fort Bliss Hospital Replacement Project

___Fort Bliss, TX 79906Project Description: Construct a new 1,132,237 SF Medical Facility to replace the existing Williams BeaumontArmy Medical Center at Fort Bliss, Texas, The facility will consist of main hospital, in-patient and out-patientclinics, administrative building, clinical investigation building, and central utility plant. Project Number 72481 Theproject will be designed in accordance with criteria prescribed in Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-510-01, (MIL-HDBK-1191), 000 Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings UFC 4-010-01, Americans with Disabilities Actand Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADA/ABAAG), and applicable energy conservationlegislation, Air conditioning: (estimated 4,550 tons),Range of Magnitude: Over $500 Million,Period of Performance: three years after date of award, estimated,PLA is defined as a Pre-Hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations thatestablishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreementdescribed in 29 U,S,C, 158(f),Federal Acquisition Regulation, (FAR), Policy Subpart 22,503:

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a.) Project Labor Agreement, (PLA), is a tool that agencies may use to promote economy and efficiency in FederalProcurement. Pursuant to Executive Order 13502, Agencies are encouraged to consider requiring the use ofproject labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects.b.) An Agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor engaged in construction on theproject agree for that project to negotiate or become party to a project labor agreement with one or more labororganizations if the Agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will:1.) Advance the Federal Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement,produce-labor management stabil ity and ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing safety andhealth. Equal opportunity, labor and employment standards and other matters and ...2.) Be consistent with law.Some of the factors that maybe considered regarding their use are:a.) The involvement of multiple contractors and/or subcontractors working in multiple crafts or trades.b.) The complexity of the project.c.) Shortage of skilled labor in the region.d.) Completion of the project will require an extended period of time.e.) The use of PLA's on other comparable projects.f.) The promotion of the Governments long term programs interests such as training of skil led workforce for futureprojects.g.) The possibility of labor disputes that threaten timely completion.h.) Additional costs from use of PLAs may be cost prohibitive.Please reference FAR Provision: 52.222-33 "Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement" and FARClause: 52.222-34 "Project Labor Agreements."In consideration of the above factors and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the constructioncommunity is invited to comment on the use of PLA's. Of particular interest to the Government are responses tothe following questions:a.) Should PLA's be executed on this selected large dollar contract at EI Paso/Fort Bliss, Texas? What otherfactors should the Corps of Engineers consider before deciding to include PLA provisions in a Fort Worth Districtcontract? What type of project should or should not be considered for the utilization of a PLA?b.) Is the use of PLA's effective in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement? What is theestimated relative cost impact or any other economies or efficiencies derived by the Federal Government if usingPLA's? Will a PLA impact the cost of submitting an offer?c.) Is the use of PLA's effective in producing labor-management stability? Have labor disputes or other laborissues contributed to project delays in the local area?d.) Is the use of PLA's conducive to ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health,equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards and other relevant matters? Are there instanceswhere these standards have not been met on Federal contracts in the local area? Were PLA's used for thosespecific contracts?e.) Projects will require multiple construction contractors and/or subcontractors employing working in multiplecrafts or trades. Do you foresee any work on projects that may result in both prime contractor and at least onesubcontractor or two or more subcontractors employing the same trade?f.) Are there concerns by prime contractors on the availabil ity of skilled construction labor? Information mayreference current apprenticeship statistics and workforce age demographics.g.) Completion of anticipated projects will require an extensive performance period. Will a PLA impact completiontime? What is the anticipated volati lity in the labor market for the trades required for the execution of the project?Would a PLA benefit a project which contains a unique and compelling mission-critical schedule?h.) Where have PLA's been used on comparable projects undertaken by Federal, State, Municipal or private

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entities in the EI Paso/Fort Bliss, Texas area?i.) Will the use of PLA's impact the abil ity of potential offerors and/or subcontractors to meet their Small Businessutilization goals?Note: For yes or no answers, please provide supporting narrative.Please provide your comments via email ONLYto:james.bales@usace.army.mil no later than close of businesson 6 February 2012.Agency/Contracting Office:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth DistrictATTN: CESWF-CT (Room 2A19)819 Taylor StreetFort Worth, Texas 76102-0300Contracting Office Address:USACE District, Fort Worth, PO Box 17300/819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300Point of Contact(s):James A. Bales, 817-886-1124USACE District. Fort Worth

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