U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District Soliciting Comments on the Potential Use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) at Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB) for the Construction of a U.S. Army Reserve Center (ARC)
ID: W912QR25R0001-PLA-SURVEYType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST LOUISVILLELOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Y1JZ)

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https://sam.gov/opp/00f950065c5f47f5ac211bea94847fc4/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is soliciting comments from the construction community regarding the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for a significant construction project at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. This project involves the design and construction of a new Army Reserve Center (ARC) with a total estimated cost exceeding $35 million, which includes various facilities such as a training building, vehicle maintenance shop, and supporting infrastructure. The use of PLAs is intended to enhance efficiency and stability in labor management for large-scale federal projects, and the Corps is particularly interested in feedback on local labor conditions, potential skilled labor shortages, and the overall impact of PLAs on project execution. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments via email to Bonny Dylewski by 12:00 PM EDT on October 23, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bonny Dylewski
    bonny.c.dylewski@usace.army.mil
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