Y--RFI - PLA Feasibility for COTP Design-Build
ID: 89503326RWA000049Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFWESTERN-SIERRA NEVADA REGIONFOLSOM, CA, 95630, USA

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER UTILITIES (Y1NZ)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6974c9e5041d409ebaee916236fbaab7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy is seeking information regarding the feasibility of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the California Oregon Transmission Project (COTP) Series Capacitor Replacement Design-Build Project. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on the potential implementation of a PLA, which is crucial for ensuring efficient labor management and project execution in large-scale construction projects. The project falls under the NAICS code 237130, focusing on the construction of power and communication line structures, highlighting its significance in enhancing energy infrastructure. Interested parties can reach out to Jonathan Dittmer at dittmer@wapa.gov or call 605-353-2641 for further details.

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    Dittmer, Jonathan D.
    (605) 353-2641
    dittmer@wapa.gov
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