Mid Chesapeake Bay James Island Restoration Phase I - Project Labor Agreement Market Survey
ID: W912DR25H13SYType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST BALTIMOREBALTIMORE, MD, 21201-2526, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d6baa5b6ccb449fa8ad59659ba7b97f9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Baltimore District, is conducting a market survey regarding the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for the Mid Chesapeake Bay James Island Restoration Phase I project in Dorchester County, Maryland. This project involves the construction of dikes and the excavation and stockpiling of sand materials, and the survey aims to gather insights from interested vendors about their experiences with PLAs, including their effects on competition, labor availability, and project costs. Responses to the survey will inform the decision on whether to implement a PLA for this construction project, with feedback due by July 18, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to Aisha Boykin at aisha.r.boykin@usace.army.mil or Tamara Bonomolo at tamara.c.bonomolo@usace.army.mil for further information.

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    PLA Market Survey for James Island Phase 1 Restoration 18 JUN 25.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Baltimore District is conducting market research regarding the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for the James Island Restoration Phase 1 project in Dorchester County, Maryland. The project encompasses the construction of dikes and the excavation and stockpiling of sand materials. Interested vendors are invited to provide feedback on their experiences and insights related to PLAs, including the impact on competition, skilled labor availability, and project costs. Specific questions focus on prior local projects using PLAs, labor shortages, scheduling issues, and how these agreements may either hinder or promote efficiency in federal procurement. Responses, which will influence the decision on whether to implement a PLA for this construction project, must be submitted by July 18, 2025. The document emphasizes that this is not an RFP and clarifies the government's position on obligations and considerations for submissions.
    Sources Sought Notice - James Island Restorations.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is seeking expressions of interest from qualified contractors for the James Island Restoration – Phase 1 project in Dorchester County, Maryland. This sources sought notice aims to identify capable firms for construction work, which includes constructing dikes, dredging and stockpiling sand, installing a steel bulkhead, and building spillway structures. The project is significant, with construction costs estimated between $250 million and $500 million, and a duration of approximately 1,095 days. The notice highlights the emphasis on engaging small businesses, including those classified under various socioeconomic categories, such as HUBZone and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Contractors must demonstrate prior experience with similar-sized projects and submit comprehensive details regarding their company's qualifications, bonding capacity, and project management capabilities. This notice serves as a preliminary inquiry to gauge interest and capabilities ahead of a formal solicitation, with submissions due by March 21, 2025. Interested firms are directed to email their responses to Aisha Boykin at USACE, with a reminder that this is not a request for proposals or bids.
    Sources Sought Notice - James Island Restorations - Revised 07 APR 25.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, issues a Sources Sought Notice for the James Island Restoration Phase 1 project in Dorchester County, Maryland. This document solicits letters of interest from both small and large business construction contractors for potential restoration work, including the construction of dikes and dredging operations to facilitate ecosystem recovery. The project encompasses approximately 10,000 linear feet of dikes and the stockpiling of roughly 3 million cubic yards of sand, all located in a remote area accessible only by boat. The notice serves to gauge industry interest and capabilities, ensuring adequate competition among contractors, particularly from small businesses and various socio-economic categories. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is projected to be valued between $100 million and $250 million, with an anticipated duration of 1095 days. Interested parties must provide specific information about their business, experience, and bonding capabilities in their response. The submission deadline is set for April 22, 2025, and this notice is strictly for market research purposes, not a solicitation for proposals or bids.
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