PLA Special Notice FY25 Joint Base Lewis McChord Multi Domain Task Force Buildings 3221-3222
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST SEATTLESEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS (Y1AZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d39c1cbf76a644b1b85ffacfec901d48/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District, is conducting a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) survey for the renovation of two barrack buildings at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington, with an estimated project cost between $25 million and $100 million. The objective is to gather feedback from the construction community regarding the potential use of PLAs to facilitate the extensive demolition and reconstruction required to convert the buildings into operational facilities, which includes hazardous material removal and the installation of new mechanical and electrical systems. This inquiry aims to inform future acquisition decisions by assessing local skilled labor availability, scheduling concerns, and the overall benefits or drawbacks of implementing a PLA for this significant construction project. Interested parties can provide their insights by contacting Andrea Jackson at Andrea.G.Jackson@usace.army.mil or Cassandra Gonzalez at cassandra.p.gonzalez@usace.army.mil.

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    PLA Special Notice - 25R0002.pdf
    The Corps of Engineers Seattle District is conducting a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) survey for the upcoming renovation of two barrack buildings at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, projected to cost between $25 million and $100 million. This notice is an inquiry aimed at gathering feedback from the construction community regarding the potential use of PLAs to facilitate this large-scale construction project. The renovation will convert the buildings, known as the Hammer Heads and Hammer Handles, into operational facilities, necessitating extensive demolition and reconstruction tasks, including hazardous material removal and the installation of new mechanical and electrical systems. Factors influencing the decision to use a PLA include the need for multiple contractors, local skilled labor shortages, and extended project timelines. The agency is inviting comments on previous PLA usage in the local area, local skill gaps, scheduling concerns, and any insights on the benefits or drawbacks of implementing a PLA for this project. This survey is not a solicitation for proposals but an effort to inform future acquisition decisions. The input received will guide the consideration of PLAs in achieving efficiency and promoting a skilled workforce for federal construction projects.
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