Whiteman Air Force Base FTD and WLT

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District is seeking to solicit and award two Design-Bid-Build (DBB) contracts for new construction projects at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The projects include the construction of a Field Training Detachment Facility (FTD) and a Weapons Load Trainer (WLT). The estimated cost for these large-scale construction projects ranges between $50,000,000 and $80,000,000. The Corps is also soliciting comments from the construction community regarding the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) to enhance efficiency and economy in federal procurement. Work Details The contract will involve the following construction tasks: 1. Design-Bid-Build (DBB) for two separate facilities: a Field Training Detachment Facility and a Weapons Load Trainer at Whiteman Air Force Base. 2. The use of Project Labor Agreements may be considered to promote labor-management stability and compliance with safety and health regulations. 3. Contractors may be required to negotiate or become parties to PLAs with labor organizations for the duration of the project. 4. Responses are requested on various aspects including local PLA usage, skilled labor shortages, scheduling issues, impacts on project costs, small business participation as subcontractors, and any deterrents regarding PLA requirements. Place of Performance Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.