Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is issuing a special notice to collect comments from the construction community on the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for a large‑scale Design‑Bid‑Build construction project at Joint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson, Alaska. The project will build a collocated Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) and Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS) with associated site work, utilities, and security features. No proposals are being requested; the solicitation is purely a survey to gauge industry experience, labor availability, scheduling concerns, and opinions on the benefits or drawbacks of a PLA. Respondents must submit comments by 4:00 PM ET on 11 September 2026.
• Project scope: construction of AMSA and VMS, land clearing, paving, concrete aprons, vehicle wash rack, bi‑level loading ramp, fencing, utility connections, accessibility, and antiterrorism/force‑protection measures.
• Estimated contract value: $25 M – $100 M; NAICS 236220 (Commercial & Institutional Building Construction).
• Estimated contract duration: 1,095 calendar days (≈ 3 years).
• Purpose of survey: gather data on prior PLA use, local skilled‑labor shortages, schedule sensitivities, and stakeholder viewpoints on PLA impact on cost, efficiency, and compliance.
• Required response: email comments to Ethan S. Phillips by 11 Sept 2026; include project examples, cost/ schedule performance, craft trade counts, and a statement of whether the respondent would submit a proposal under PLA conditions.