PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT TO MODERNIZE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL (NPS) ACADEMIC/RESEARCH FACILITY HALLIGAN HALL B-234, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
ID: N62473-23-D-1012-N6247324RE510Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS (Z2CZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/082bcdd7df304e68a4b0aa429c845a89/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW), is soliciting input from the construction community regarding the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for the modernization of Halligan Hall B-234 at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. This significant construction project aims to restore and modernize academic and research facilities, including seismic upgrades, complete roof replacement, and interior renovations to meet contemporary standards and building codes. The project, with an estimated construction cost of approximately $164 million and a performance period of 840 calendar days, is intended to enhance research capabilities and support the NPS mission. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses to the attached questionnaire via email to Christopher Rosario by 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on October 4, 2024.

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    PLA_RequestForInformation_N6247324RE510.docx
    The government file outlines a Request for Information (RFI) related to the modernization of the NPS Academic/Research Facility, Halligan Hall B-234, in Monterey, California. It solicits responses from entities ranging from government representatives to contractors regarding their interest and capabilities for the project. Key inquiries include the availability of specialized construction services, union versus non-union labor dynamics, and the implications of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). Respondents are asked to detail their willingness to participate, knowledge of local labor conditions, past experiences with PLAs in similar projects, and comparisons between union wage rates and prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act. The RFI aims to gather insights to inform project planning and contractor engagement, highlighting the importance of labor relations and cost implications in the construction process. This engagement emphasizes responsiveness to contractor perspectives as crucial for effective project execution under federal guidelines.
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