Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Broward County Water Preserve Areas, Contract 2, C-11 Impoundment and Mitigation Area A, Broward County, Florida

This is a request for information/market survey. This is not a request for proposal, request for quote, or an invitation for bid. This Notice is for the evaluation of PLAs ONLY; it is not a request for competitive proposals.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is currently re-evaluating the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on the “CERP, BCWPA Contract 2 C-11 Impoundment and Mitigation Area A” project.

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 as described in 29 United States Code (U.S.C.) 158 (f). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policy states: Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, requires agencies to use PLAs in large-scale construction projects (defined as a construction projects with a total estimated cost at or above $35M) to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects. When awarding a contract in connection with a large-scale construction project, agencies shall require use of a PLA for contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the project, unless an exception(s) at FAR 22.504(d) applies. Reference is made to: FAR Subpart 22.5 Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; provision, FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement; and to clause, FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.

In light of recent recission of the DoD Class Deviation waiving the use of PLA requirements, the Government is seeking additional information on the use of PLAs for this project. This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for the requested information. The Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this survey. All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended. This market research effort will help in the Government’s determination of whether a PLA exception applies.

Please consider the following questions in this request:

1) As a qualified contractor for a project of this type, would you be interested in participating in this project?

Would the requirement of a PLA under this project impact your interest in any way? Are you less or more likely (and to what degree) to submit a bid with the PLA included? Explain in detail.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) 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.

6) 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.

7) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.

8) Please identify if you intend to propose on this project subject to a PLA requirement.

9) Will multiple construction Contractors and/or Subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades be required to complete the anticipated work?

10) Do you think requiring a PLA will increase contract costs or contribute to cost savings? Why or why not? How?

11) If you have previously been party to a PLA, approximately how long did it take to negotiate the terms of the PLA? Did PLA negotiation delay construction start? If so, by how long?

13) Any other information you think should be considered regarding the use of PLAs for the anticipated project.

Please also provide the following information on projects completed in the last two (2) to five (5) years:

1) Project Name and Location

2) Detailed Project Description

3) Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual Final Cost

4) Was the project completed on time?

5) Number of craft trades present on the project

6) Was a PLA used?

7) Were there any challenges experienced during the project?

This request for information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Responses will not be considered an offer, proposal, or bid for any solicitation that may result from this Notice. Respondents will NOT be notified of the results of any review conducted or the capability statements received. Please send responses and/or questions to Ligaya Lowe at ligaya.m.lowe@usace.army.mil and Manuela Voice at manuela.d.voicu@usace.army.mil by 2:00 PM (EDT) Monday, 23 June 2025. All responses to this Special Notice will be evaluated and used in determining acquisition strategy.