SPECIAL NOTICE
Y -- PLA Replacement of the West Point Elementary School, West Point, NY
- Notice Date
- 12/10/2015
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE District, New York, Attn: CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York, 10278-0090, United States
- ZIP Code
- 10278-0090
- Solicitation Number
- W912DS-16-PLA-0002
- Archive Date
- 1/12/2016
- Point of Contact
- Rippert P. Roberts, , ,
- E-Mail Address
-
Rippert.P.Roberts@usace.army.mil, NYDCONTRACTING@USACE.ARMY.MIL
(Rippert.P.Roberts@usace.army.mil, NYDCONTRACTING@USACE.ARMY.MIL)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Corps of Engineers New York District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the following large scale (exceeding $25 million) construction project: Replacement of the West Point Elementary School, West Point, NY Project Description: The New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (District) is preparing plans and specifications for the construction of a 95,000 SF, two story elementary school at West Point, NY that will serve approximately 500 children from Pre-K to 4th Grade. The elementary school will be a multi-story building with drilled pier, shallow spread footing, or other appropriate foundation, structural steel frame or other superstructure that supports a clear span reconfigurable facility, reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete and/or metal stud curtain wall with brick or other durable veneer metal, and a combination of curtain wall/punched window glazing systems. Interior construction will consist of some combination of masonry and gypsum wall systems, and operable/movable partition walls. Interior spaces include learning neighborhoods, studios, learning hubs, staff collaboration areas, computing center, art room, music suite, occupational therapy/ physical therapy (OT/PT), a commons area, multi-purpose space, information center, food service, administrative offices, guidance counseling center, a special education office, health services area, maintenance support, central storage area, technology service center, a tie-in to an existing gymnasium (Building 705C), and other required areas for a fully functioning elementary school. The project includes site improvements such as removing large quantities of rock, heavy grading, signage, fencing, paving, landscaping, covered walkways, exterior lighting, utilities, and playground area. Cafeteria, food service and information center areas were sized for the future elementary school population. The project includes related infrastructure such as gas, water, sewer, electrical, staff and visitor parking areas, student drop off lane, mechanical rooms, emergency access lanes, bus loading/unloading areas, and delivery areas. The project will require demolition of 3 buildings for a total of approximately 63,749 SF. The project involved multiple phases because the existing elementary school must remain operational while the new elementary school is constructed. A temporary parking solution is required while the existing school, parking, and existing bus loop are being demolished to clear footprint for new parking and student drop-off areas that meet AT/FP requirements. Sustainable principles will be maximized in the design, development and construction of the project in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and other applicable laws and executive orders. Energy conservation and environmentally safe measures will be incorporated in this project wherever feasible, practical or required by regulation. Energy and natural resource conservation measures will be maximized in the design to the extent possible. In accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Schools, Silver certification is required. Facilities will be designed in accordance with DoDEA Education Facilities Specifications, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines/Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code, Standards of Seismic Safety for Federally Owned Buildings, and energy and water conservation standards. The estimated air conditioning load is 300 Tons Range of Magnitude: Between $25,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00. Period of Performance: Approximately 720 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Notice to Proceed is anticipated to occur between August 2016 and September 2016. A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement described in 29 U.S.C. 158(f). Some of the factors that may be considered regarding PLA use are: a. The project will require multiple contractors and/or subcontractors working in multiple crafts or trades. b. There is a shortage of skilled labor in the region. c. Completion of the project will require an extended period of time. d. PLA's have been used on comparable projects undertaken by Federal, State, municipal, or private entities in this geographic area. e. A PLA will promote the agency's long term program interests, such as training of skilled workforce to meet the agency's future construction needs. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy: a. Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a tool that agencies may use to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. Pursuant to Executive Order 13502, agencies are encouraged to consider requiring the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects. b. An agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor engaged in construction on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will: 1. Advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters; and 2. Be consistent with law. Reference: Provision: 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement Clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the construction community is invited to comment on the use of PLAs. Of particular interest to the Government are responses to the following questions: 1. Have comparable projects been undertaken by Federal, State, municipal, or private entities in the geographic area of this project? Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on similar projects? If so, please provide supporting documentation? For each project, please indicate if a PLA was used, if available, the initial and final cost, number of trades on the project, if the project was completed on time, and if there were any challenges such as labor shortages, labor related delays, safety issues, etc 2. Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? This project will require construction contractors and/or subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades. Do you foresee any work on this project that may result in both the prime contractor and at least one subcontractor, or two or more subcontractors, employing the same trade? Are there concerns by prime contractors on the availability of skilled construction labor? Are there large scale construction projects in the area over $25M, within 50 miles of West Point, NY which could impact availability of skilled labor for this project? What is the anticipated volatility in the labor market for the trades required for the execution of the project? Are existing apprentice programs providing sufficient numbers of skilled workers for future requirements? If so please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. 3. Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would impact the rate at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. Is the proposed schedule/completion time one which would benefit from a PLA - if so, how? Will a PLA impact the completion time? How would a PLA benefit a project which contains a unique and compelling mission-critical schedule? 4. Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. Are there any other economies or efficiencies derived by the Federal Government, if using a PLA? 5. Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. 6. Are there any concerns regarding labor-management stability related to this project? Will the use of a PLA produce labor-management stability on this project? Have labor disputes or other labor issues contributed to project delays in the local area? Are you aware of examples of labor-management conflicts in the area which could impact the efficiency of this project, which a PLA could positively impact/resolve? What market share does union labor in construction trades have in the geographic area? Which existing Collective Bargaining Agreements will expire during construction of this project? 7. Will use of a PLA be conducive to ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other relevant matters on this project? Are there instances where these standards have not been met on Federal contracts in the local area? Were PLAs used for those specific contracts? 8. What is the estimated relative cost impact of using a PLA? Will a PLA impact the cost of submitting an offer? 9. Will the use of PLAs impact the ability of potential Offerors and subcontractors to meet small-business utilization goals? 10. Should a PLA be executed on the above described Elementary School project? What benefits do you believe a PLA could achieve? What other factors should the Corps consider before deciding to include PLA provisions for the Elementary School project? 11. Please identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project. 12. Please identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project. Please provide your comments via e-mail to Rippert P. Roberts III, Contract Specialist at Rippert.P.Roberts@usace.army.mil AND NYDCONTRACTING@USACE.ARMY.MIL no later than close of business on 28 December 26 2014. This is NOT a Request for Proposal and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this labor market survey will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Contracting Office Address: USACE District, New York, CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090 he Corps of Engineers New York District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the following large scale (exceeding $25 million) construction project: Replacement of the West Point Elementary School, West Point, NY Project Description: The New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (District) is preparing plans and specifications for the construction of a 95,000 SF, two story elementary school at West Point, NY that will serve approximately 500 children from Pre-K to 4th Grade. The elementary school will be a multi-story building with drilled pier, shallow spread footing, or other appropriate foundation, structural steel frame or other superstructure that supports a clear span reconfigurable facility, reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete and/or metal stud curtain wall with brick or other durable veneer metal, and a combination of curtain wall/punched window glazing systems. Interior construction will consist of some combination of masonry and gypsum wall systems, and operable/movable partition walls. Interior spaces include learning neighborhoods, studios, learning hubs, staff collaboration areas, computing center, art room, music suite, occupational therapy/ physical therapy (OT/PT), a commons area, multi-purpose space, information center, food service, administrative offices, guidance counseling center, a special education office, health services area, maintenance support, central storage area, technology service center, a tie-in to an existing gymnasium (Building 705C), and other required areas for a fully functioning elementary school. The project includes site improvements such as removing large quantities of rock, heavy grading, signage, fencing, paving, landscaping, covered walkways, exterior lighting, utilities, and playground area. Cafeteria, food service and information center areas were sized for the future elementary school population. The project includes related infrastructure such as gas, water, sewer, electrical, staff and visitor parking areas, student drop off lane, mechanical rooms, emergency access lanes, bus loading/unloading areas, and delivery areas. The project will require demolition of 3 buildings for a total of approximately 63,749 SF. The project involved multiple phases because the existing elementary school must remain operational while the new elementary school is constructed. A temporary parking solution is required while the existing school, parking, and existing bus loop are being demolished to clear footprint for new parking and student drop-off areas that meet AT/FP requirements. Sustainable principles will be maximized in the design, development and construction of the project in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and other applicable laws and executive orders. Energy conservation and environmentally safe measures will be incorporated in this project wherever feasible, practical or required by regulation. Energy and natural resource conservation measures will be maximized in the design to the extent possible. In accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Schools, Silver certification is required. Facilities will be designed in accordance with DoDEA Education Facilities Specifications, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines/Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code, Standards of Seismic Safety for Federally Owned Buildings, and energy and water conservation standards. The estimated air conditioning load is 300 Tons Range of Magnitude: Between $25,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00. Period of Performance: Approximately 720 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Notice to Proceed is anticipated to occur between August 2016 and September 2016. A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement described in 29 U.S.C. 158(f). Some of the factors that may be considered regarding PLA use are: a. The project will require multiple contractors and/or subcontractors working in multiple crafts or trades. b. There is a shortage of skilled labor in the region. c. Completion of the project will require an extended period of time. d. PLA's have been used on comparable projects undertaken by Federal, State, municipal, or private entities in this geographic area. e. A PLA will promote the agency's long term program interests, such as training of skilled workforce to meet the agency's future construction needs. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy: a. Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a tool that agencies may use to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. Pursuant to Executive Order 13502, agencies are encouraged to consider requiring the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects. b. An agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor engaged in construction on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will: 1. Advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters; and 2. Be consistent with law. Reference: Provision: 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement Clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the construction community is invited to comment on the use of PLAs. Of particular interest to the Government are responses to the following questions: 1. Have comparable projects been undertaken by Federal, State, municipal, or private entities in the geographic area of this project? Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on similar projects? If so, please provide supporting documentation? For each project, please indicate if a PLA was used, if available, the initial and final cost, number of trades on the project, if the project was completed on time, and if there were any challenges such as labor shortages, labor related delays, safety issues, etc 2. Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? This project will require construction contractors and/or subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades. Do you foresee any work on this project that may result in both the prime contractor and at least one subcontractor, or two or more subcontractors, employing the same trade? Are there concerns by prime contractors on the availability of skilled construction labor? Are there large scale construction projects in the area over $25M, within 50 miles of West Point, NY which could impact availability of skilled labor for this project? What is the anticipated volatility in the labor market for the trades required for the execution of the project? Are existing apprentice programs providing sufficient numbers of skilled workers for future requirements? If so please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. 3. Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would impact the rate at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. Is the proposed schedule/completion time one which would benefit from a PLA - if so, how? Will a PLA impact the completion time? How would a PLA benefit a project which contains a unique and compelling mission-critical schedule? 4. Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. Are there any other economies or efficiencies derived by the Federal Government, if using a PLA? 5. Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. 6. Are there any concerns regarding labor-management stability related to this project? Will the use of a PLA produce labor-management stability on this project? Have labor disputes or other labor issues contributed to project delays in the local area? Are you aware of examples of labor-management conflicts in the area which could impact the efficiency of this project, which a PLA could positively impact/resolve? What market share does union labor in construction trades have in the geographic area? Which existing Collective Bargaining Agreements will expire during construction of this project? 7. Will use of a PLA be conducive to ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other relevant matters on this project? Are there instances where these standards have not been met on Federal contracts in the local area? Were PLAs used for those specific contracts? 8. What is the estimated relative cost impact of using a PLA? Will a PLA impact the cost of submitting an offer? 9. Will the use of PLAs impact the ability of potential Offerors and subcontractors to meet small-business utilization goals? 10. Should a PLA be executed on the above described Elementary School project? What benefits do you believe a PLA could achieve? What other factors should the Corps consider before deciding to include PLA provisions for the Elementary School project? 11. Please identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project. 12. Please identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project. Please provide your comments via e-mail to Rippert P. Roberts III, Contract Specialist at Rippert.P.Roberts@usace.army.mil AND NYDCONTRACTING@USACE.ARMY.MIL no later than close of business on 28 December 26 2014. This is NOT a Request for Proposal and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this labor market survey will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey.
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- Address: USACE District, New York CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York, 10278, United States
- Zip Code: 10278
- Zip Code: 10278
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