Site work for a water / sewer project in New Haven, Connecticut. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

This is a follow up to the sources sought posting under Notice ID W912WJ26X1B08 Construction Services for Maintenance Dredging of the New Haven Harbor Federal Navigation Project, New Haven, CT. Please comment on the use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). 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). Agencies may use PLAs to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. Pursuant to Executive Order 14063, Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, agencies are required to use project labor agreements in large-scale construction projects to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects, unless waived by a senior official. The use of a PLA applies to both small and large businesses and is appropriate if 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. Reference: Provision: 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement Clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. Some of the factors that may be considered regarding PLA use are: The involvement of multiple contractors and/or subcontractors working in multiple crafts or trades. The complexity of the project. Shortage of skilled labor in the region. Completion of the project will require an extended period of time. The use of PLAs on other comparable projects in this geographic area. The promotion of the Governments long term programs interests such as training of skilled workforce for future projects. The possibility of labor disputes that threaten timely completion. Additional costs from use of PLAs may be cost prohibitive. In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, firms are invited to comment on the use of PLAs. Of particular interest to the Government are responses to the following questions: Should a PLA be executed on the above 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 construction project Will the use of a PLA be effective in achieving economy and efficiency If so, how What is the estimated relative cost impact, or any other economies or efficiencies derived by the Federal Government, if using a PLA Will a PLA impact the cost of submitting an offer 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 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 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 any 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) 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 Is the proposed schedule/completion time one which would benefit from a PLA - if so, how Will a PLA impact the completion time Would a PLA benefit a project which contains a unique and compelling mission-critical schedule Are you aware of comparable projects undertaken by Federal, State, municipal, or private entities in the geographic area of this project For each project, please indicate if a PLA was used, 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... Will the use of PLAs impact the ability of potential offerors and subcontractors to meet small-business utilization goals Will inclusion of PLA requirements affect your decision to submit a proposal for this project If so, please detail how it will affect your decision. Respondents to this Sources Sought are advised that any/all documents related to the use of a project labor agreement for the subject contract become records of the Government and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements may apply to the release of PLA market research results. Please respond to Kyle Hall at kyle.k.hall@usace.army.mil The project involves maintenance dredging for the New Haven Harbor Improvement, which includes deepening and widening the existing navigation channel and turning basin from Long Island Sound to the Quinnipiac River. The channel will be deepened from 35 feet to 40 feet below Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) and widened by 100 to 250 feet at various locations. Approximately 4,500,000 cubic yards of silt and fine sand and 61,000 cubic yards of rock requiring blasting will be removed. A mechanical dredge will excavate material from shoaled areas and load it into dump scows for transport to four designated beneficial use sites within the harbor, with remaining material taken to the Central Long Island Sound Disposal Site. Operations will occur over two dredge seasons between October 1, 2026, and May 31, 2028, with no work allowed between June 1 and September 30, 2027, due to environmental restrictions. All dredging, filling, and blasting north of the harbor breakwaters must be completed between October 1 and January 31 of each season, while work south of the breakwaters must be completed between October 1 and May 31. The contractor must achieve a production rate of 550,000 cubic yards per 30 calendar days to meet project requirements. Environmental coordination and permitting have been completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Location: New Haven Harbor, New Haven, CT, USA. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.