SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- PLA Market Survey - Fort Hunter Liggett, CA
- Notice Date
- 12/1/2025 6:52:45 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2230 USA
- ZIP Code
- 40202-2230
- Solicitation Number
- W912QR-26-FHL-PWT
- Response Due
- 12/16/2025 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2025
- Description
- THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) SURVEY ONLY. This is a SPECIAL NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this PLA notice. The PLA Market Survey is conducted prior to release of the solicitation. This is a SPECIAL NOTICE only. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing use of a PLA for this construction project at Fort Hunter Liggett, California. Description: The Corps of Engineers Louisville District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for a large-scale construction project (exceeding $35 million) for the following: Project scope: Design Build project to Modernize the Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Potable Water Transmission and Storage Infrastructure by: 1) Installation of a new dedicated 5.25 mile 20-inch transmission line of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) from potable water well field parallel to the existing failing 12-inch pipeline. The new transmission line will be installed adjacent to the gravel road, with required separation to prevent accidental damage to the existing potable water main during construction and future repairs. The new HDPE transmission line will provide increased resiliency via increased flow and pressure criteria as well as fusion welded joints that are inherently restrained from thrust forces that can cause pipe joints to separate. 2) Installation of two new Storage Tanks (2.06 Mgal total capacity) along a ridge above FHL at an elevation of 1,250 ft (with provisions for future expansion). The new Storage Tank site design is based on the recommendations per the Jacobs Engineering Design Analysis Report (May 30, 2024). The new Storage Tanks will modernize the existing 1.2 Mgal to provide the required volume to meet current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and California Fire Suppression standards of 2.0 Mgal. 3) Construction of a 4,500 ft access road to access the new Storage Tank site. The 35% design recommended by the Geotechnical Engineer recommends the Storage Tank site's access road grade not exceed 10% to avoid issues with vehicle traction in wet weather. This site constraint is reflected in the cost estimate. 4) Upgrades to existing antiquated Potable Water Source Well facilities including ancillary equipment and building repairs including: chemical feed equipment, HVAC, life safety, security, SCADA-controls, and backup power systems. 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). For further awareness on PLAs, please visit https://www.dol.gov/general/good-jobs/project-laboragreement-resource-guide. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy: 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. 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: 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 Be consistent with law. References: 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) Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind? If so, please provide supporting documentation. 2) Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. 3) Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. 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. 5) Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government�s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. 6) Identify any additional information you believe the Government should take into consideration regarding the use of a PLA on the referenced project. 7) Does your company intend to bid/propose on this project if a PLA requirement is included in the solicitation? Does your company intend to bid/propose on this project if a PLA requirement is not included in the solicitation? 8) What are the likely cost impacts, if any, to your bid/proposal price if a PLA requirement is included in the solicitation? Please provide as much detail as possible regarding any anticipated cost impacts (positive or negative) of the inclusion of a PLA requirement, including any information you can provide about the magnitude of the anticipated impact. 9) Please select one of the following: My company will not submit a proposal if PLA is required but is interested in proposing if PLA is not a requirement. My company plans to submit a proposal whether PLA is required or not. My company only plans to submit a proposal if PLA is required. In addition to affirmative responses, we are seeking negative responses to identify any potential actions we may take to improve the competitive environment. Please provide a response with feedback including rationale for not wanting to submit a proposal and any recommendations that could promote interest. * Please provide your comments via e-mail to Adam.M.Brooks@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 16 December 2025.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Jolon, CA, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN07653695-F 20251203/251201230031 (samdaily.us)
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