SOURCES SOUGHT Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Survey - NIST Central Utility Plant Modernization
ID: NB195000-25-00067Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/563e4eb161ea4e84a59a4b44d05e9ac2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is conducting a Sources Sought notice to gather input regarding the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the modernization of its Central Utility Plant Complex located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This initiative aims to assess the implications of requiring a PLA for the design-build construction services, which are estimated to cost between $150 million and $270 million, as PLAs are typically mandated for large-scale federal projects exceeding $35 million. The feedback collected will inform the government's decision on whether to pursue an exception to the mandatory PLA requirement and will be used for planning purposes only, with responses due by October 16, 2024. Interested parties can reach out to Cheryl Allen at cheryl.allen@nist.gov or Teresa Harris at teresa.harris@nist.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cheryl Allen
    cheryl.allen@nist.gov
    Teresa Harris
    teresa.harris@nist.gov
    Files
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    CUP Modernization PLA Sources Sought.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking input through a Sources Sought notice regarding the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the design-build construction services aimed at modernizing the Central Utility Plant Complex at its Gaithersburg, MD campus. This market research is conducted to evaluate if pursuing an exception to the mandatory use of PLAs is in the government’s interest, as PLAs are typically required for large-scale federal projects estimated at over $35 million. The scope of the modernization project includes enhancements to heating, cooling, and electrical systems and major updates to building facilities, with an estimated construction cost ranging from $150 million to $270 million. The notice seeks detailed feedback from the construction sector on the implications of requiring a PLA, the anticipated timeframe for proposal submission, and any local experience with PLAs on similar projects. This gathering of information is intended for planning purposes and will influence the government’s decision regarding the potential requirement of a PLA. Responses must be submitted by October 16, 2024, and will be kept confidential, not leading to any contract awards or follow-up clarifications.
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