The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) is conducting a series of surveys regarding the use of project labor agreement (PLAs) on various projects. CFM is asking contractors to respond to the questionnaire for certain projects in , and , by June 4. ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ encourages interested contractors to complete the survey and provide CFM with a clear idea of the impact that a government-mandated PLA would have on the construction of federal projects.
The survey, which is included with individual job solicitations. asks the following questions:
- Is your company familiar with Project Labor Agreement (PLA) used on construction projects? Yes/No Comments
- Would your company likely submit a proposal for the VA construction solicitation that requires the use of a PLA? Yes/No Comments:
- If VA requires a PLA, would your proposed construction cost likely to increase? Yes/No Comments
- Does the VA requirement to use of a PLA on a construction project restrict competition? Yes/No Comments
- Do you expect subcontractor resistance should VA requires the use of a PLA on this construction solicitation? Yes/No Comments
- Do you have additional comments regarding the use of a PLA for this project?