MCMILLAN NORTH CLEARWELL REPLACEMENT W912DR25X15AK

On 02 June 2025, the Principal Director of the Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy rescinded Class Deviation 2025-O0002 and its Revision 1 which removed the mandatory requirement to include Project Labor Agreements in all large-scale construction projects greater than $35M. By rescinding the class deviation, contracting officers are required to follow the requirements for project labor agreements as implemented at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.5. Accordingly, the Baltimore District is performing market research to assess market conditions to determine if an exception to the PLA requirements should be pursued. Specifically, the Baltimore District is requesting specific information as whether the inclusion of the PLA requirement would substantially reduce the number of potential offerors to such a degree that adequate competition at a fair and reasonable price could not be achieved (FAR 22.504(d)(1)(ii))On 02 June 2025, the Principal Director of the Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy rescinded Class Deviation 2025-O0002 and its Revision 1 which removed the mandatory requirement to include Project Labor Agreements in all large-scale construction projects greater than $35M. By rescinding the class deviation, contracting officers are required to follow the requirements for project labor agreements as implemented at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.5. Accordingly, the Baltimore District is performing market research to assess market conditions to determine if an exception to the PLA requirements should be pursued. Specifically, the Baltimore District is requesting specific information as whether the inclusion of the PLA requirement would substantially reduce the number of potential offerors to such a degree that adequate competition at a fair and reasonable price could not be achieved (FAR 22.504(d)(1)(ii)) Please see attached document for complete information on how to respond to this notice.

Special Industry Day Announcement: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites industry professionals to attend an upcoming Industry Day Event at the Fallon Building in Baltimore, Maryland. This in-person event will feature a presentation followed by same-day one-on-one discussions. The event aims to engage industry experts on the upcoming requirement for constructing the North Clearwell at McMillan Water Treatment Plant. USACE seeks industry feedback on design modifications that can optimize value for the Government while fulfilling the Washington Aqueduct s mission requirements. Participants are encouraged to provide suggestions, with discussions focusing on key areas such as: Concrete specification, design, and detailing Admixtures and crack prevention Water tightness Support of excavation To facilitate preparation, draft documents related to this requirement will be posted sam.gov for industry review. Additional information, including how to register for this event, is enclosed in the attachments.

Special Industry Day Announcement: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites industry professionals to attend an upcoming Industry Day Event at the Fallon Building in Baltimore, Maryland. The event will begin on July 30, 2025 at 09:00 AM. This in-person event will feature a presentation followed by same-day one-on-one discussions. The event aims to engage industry experts on the upcoming requirement for constructing the North Clearwell at McMillan Water Treatment Plant. USACE seeks industry feedback on design modifications that can optimize value for the Government while fulfilling the Washington Aqueduct s mission requirements. Participants are encouraged to provide suggestions, with discussions focusing on key areas such as: Concrete specification, design, and detailing Admixtures and crack prevention Water tightness Support of excavation To facilitate preparation, draft documents related to this requirement will be posted sam.gov for industry review. Additional information, including how to register for this event, is enclosed in the attachments.