PLA – Relocate Schofield Barracks Deep Wells Above Ground , Bldg 1580 , Schofield Barracks , Oahu , Hawaii

2026-11-03

The U . S . Army Corps of Engineers , Honolulu District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements ( PLA ) on the following large scale construction project ( exceeding $ 35 million ) within the State of Hawaii : Relocate Schofield Barracks Deep Wells Above Ground , Bldg 1580 , Schofield Barracks , Oahu , HawaiiProject Description : The purpose of this design - bid - build project is to Drill four wells – estimated to be approximately 800 feet deep and 24 inches in diameter ( exact depths and dimensions to be determined by design ). Existing wells and pumps located below ground and are to remain on - line until new wells can manage peak demand of Schofield in June – September with consideration for the largest pump to be on stand - by . Motors to be located above ground . Each well , pump , motor sized to deliver a minimum of 2 , 000 gallons per minute . Roof structure ( overhead cover / canopy only ) required to protect the motors from the elements . A PLA is defined as a pre - hire collective bargaining agreement between one or more labor organizations that sets the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project , as outlined in 29 U . S . C . 158 ( f ). Starting January 22 , 2024 , the Final Rule ( FAR Case 2022 - 003 ) will implement Executive Order ( E . O .) 14063 , which mandates the use of PLAs for large - scale federal construction projects ( defined as projects valued at $ 35 million or more ) within the United States . Contractors and subcontractors involved in such projects must either negotiate or become signatories 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 seeking information to assess whether the use of Project Labor Agreements will : ( 1 ) support the Federal Government ' s goal of achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement ; ( 2 ) foster adequate competition at fair and reasonable prices ; and ( 3 ) align with applicable statutes , regulations , and laws . Input is being requested from both unionized and non - unionized contractors , as well as those with experience in the federal marketplace , including potential new entrants interested in participating in this procurement . Reference is made to Federal Army Regulation ( 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 ). To assist in the evaluation as to whether an exception is necessary to the EO 14063 for this specific construction project , the Honolulu District is soliciting information on use of PLAs in the State of Hawaii from the construction community . The Honolulu 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 : 1 . Will your firm submit a proposal for the Relocate Schofield Barracks Deep Wells Above Ground , Bldg 1580 with a PLA requirement ? 2 . How much time do you anticipate for submission of a proposal which includes a PLA requirement to be provided at time of proposal submission , in accordance with FAR Clause 52 . 222 - 33 ? 3 . What market share does union labor have in the State of Hawaii ? 4 . Are you aware of any instances where a PLA has been used on similar project in the local area ? If so , please provide supporting documentation ? 5 . 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 . 6 . 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 . 7 . Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement . 8 . Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement . 9 . Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non - use of a PLA on the referenced project . 10 . Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this type within the last 2 - 5 years ? If so , please provide supporting documentation with the following items : a . Project Name and Location . b . Project Description . c . Project Cost – comparison of Initial Cost Estimate to Actual Final Cost ? d . Was the project completed on - time ? e . Number of craft trades present on the project ? f . Was a PLA used ? ( Y / N ) g . Were there any challenges experienced during project ? ( delays , investigations , health and safety issues , labor shortages , management / organizational issues , etc .)? Letters simply indicating support for or opposition to labor unions 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 . Submission Instructions : Please provide your project specific responses via e - mail to Ms . Christie Lee , at christie . s . lee @ usace . army . mil and Ms . Jennifer Ko , at jennifer . i . ko @ usace . army . mil , no later than January 5th , 2026 , at 2 : 00 p . m ., Hawaii Standard Time . Include the Notice Identification Number , W9128A - 26 - Z - 0003 , in the subject line of your response .

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