On Nov. 6, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ sent a letter opposing a government-mandated project labor (PLA) inquiry posted by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). NAVFAC Southwest sought industry comments on a possible PLA for a project at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Calif. The is for the design and repair of the medical center’s HVAC and ductwork systems valued at approximately $65 million.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ neither supports nor opposes contractors’ voluntary use of PLAs on government projects, but strongly opposes any government mandate for contractors’ use of PLAs. ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is committed to free and open competition for publicly funded work, and believes that the lawful labor relations policies and practices of private construction contractors should not be a factor in a government agency’s selection process.
For more information, please contact Jimmy Christianson at (703) 837-5325 or christiansonj@agc.org.Ìý
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