EIE466ADAL JPARC Range Operations Center Eielson Air Force Base , Alaska - PLA

2026-11-03

Special Notice for Market Research for Use of a Project Labor Agreement on Alaska District Corps of Engineers ProjectEIE466 ADAL JPARC Range Operations Center , Eielson Air Force Base , AlaskaClassification Code : Y1AZ – Construction of Other Administrative Facilities and Service BuildingsNAICS Code : 236210 – Industrial Building ConstructionSynopsis : This is a request for information . This is not a Request for Proposals ( RFP ), Request for Quote ( RFQ ), or an Invitation for Bid ( IFB ) and it shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government . There will be no solicitation , specification , or drawings available at this time . This is not an announcement of the availability of a solicitation nor is it a means of generating a plan holder ’ s list . The Corps of Engineers , Alaska District is soliciting comments from the construction community from the construction community addressing the use of Project Labor Agreements ( PLA ) for construction projects ( including new work , additions , alterations , and repairs ) use of a Project Labor Agreement ( PLA ). The particular construction project is FY27 Design Bid Build project EIE466 ADAL JPARC Range Operations Center , Eielson Air Force Base , Alaska . 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 U . S . C . 158 ( f ). Effective January 22 , 2024 , Final Rule ( FAR Case 2022 - 003 ), implements Executive Order ( E . O .) 14063 , Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects , which requires the use of PLAs in large - scale ( defined as $ 35 million or more ) Federal construction projects within the United States . Contractors and subcontractors working on large - scale construction projects must negotiate or become party to a PLA with one or more labor organizations unless an exception is granted . This requirement applies to new solicitations , including task or delivery orders , issued on or after January 22 , 2024 . The Government is requesting information to determine if the use of project labor agreements will ( 1 ) advance the Federal Government ' s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement ; ( 2 ) promote adequate competition at a fair and reasonable price ; and ( 3 ) be consistent with statutes , regulations , laws etc . The Government is seeking information from both unionized and non - unionized contractors , as well as contractors familiar with the federal marketplace as well as new entrants , that may be interested in participating in competition for this procurement . Reference is made to : FAR 22 . 5 Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects ; FAR Provision 52 . 222 - 33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement ; and FAR Clause 52 . 222 - 34 Project Labor Agreement . In consideration of the above factors and in order to assist in the evaluation as to whether an exception is necessary to the EO 14063 for this specific construction project , the Alaska District is soliciting information on historical use of PLAs in Alaska from the construction community . The Alaska District invites any interested party ( contractors , project owners , contractor associations , labor unions , construction management firms , etc .) to respond and invites comment on the use of a PLA for this proposed project , responding to the questions below : Will your firm submit a proposal for this project if a PLA requirement is included ? Is your firm union or non - union ? Has your firm previously worked on a project which included a PLA ? Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind within the last 3 - 6 years ? If so , please provide supporting documentation with the following items : Project Name and LocationProject DescriptionProject Cost – Initial Cost Estimate vs . Actual Final CostWas the project completed on time ? Number of craft trades present on the project ? Were there any challenges experienced during the project ( delays , investigations , safety issues , labor shortages , management / organizational issues , etc .)? How much time do you anticipate for submission of a PLA with a proposal in accordance with FAR Clause 52 . 222 - 33 ? What market share does union labor have in the Fairbanks , Alaska geographical area ? Would a PLA contribute to cost savings on the EIE466 project ? If so , how ? Could a PLA minimize risk to the Government on the EIE466 project ? If so , how ? Are there ways a PLA would increase costs on the EIE466 project ? If so , how ? What is the potential dollar or percentage amount for EIE466 project ? Are there skilled labor shortages in the area this project will be performed for those crafts that will be needed to complete this referenced project ? Are there time sensitive issues / scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which this construction project should be completed ? Please limit your responses to NO MORE THAN FOUR PAGES IN LENGTH . LETTERS SIMPLY INDICATING SUPPORT FOR OR OPPOSITION TO LABOR UNIONS AND / OR PLAs DO NOT OFFER ANY USEFUL INFORMATION AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED . After review of the responses to this special notice , the Government intends to decide on whether to pursue an exception to the mandatory use of a PLA or not . The Government will not contact the responders for clarification of information provided . This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government . The Government does not intend to award a contract based on 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 . Please provide your comments via email to Jason Linn , at Jason . Linn @ usace . army . mil , NO LATER THAN 11 March 2026 .

Alaska

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