Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Notice: Liberty State Park Ecosystem Restoration Project, Jersey City, NJ

THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) NOTICE TO BE USED FOR MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. NO AWARDS WILL BE MADE FROM THE RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS OR ANY FOLLOW UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. NO SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME; HOWEVER, RESPONSES WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR A FUTURE ACQUISITION. NO RESPONSES TO THIS PLA NOTICE WILL BE POSTED TO SAM.GOV. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of the use and benefits of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), Liberty State Park Ecosystem Restoration Project located in Jersey City, NJ. The NAICS Code is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). Any potential solicitation(s) that may proceed from this notice will be posted to sam.gov. All interested offerors will have the opportunity to respond to a solicitation announcement later if a solicitation is issued. BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT The New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (District) is preparing plans and specifications for construction of the Liberty State Park Ecosystem Restoration Project located in Jersey City, NJ. The goal of the project is to create a resilient coastal ecosystem within a highly urbanized setting that provides both ecological and social benefits. Primary project components include: Restoration of the Liberty State Park interior including approximately 46.2 acres of tidal wetland habitat, 25.0 acres of non-tidal wetland habitat, and 72.6 acres of native upland habitat. Enhancement of approximately 7.1 acres of existing non-tidal wetland (4.5 acres) and upland (2.6 acres) habitats by removing invasive flora and planting native species. Creation of park amenities to accommodate and provide public interaction with this habitat restoration project, such as trail networks, overlooks, bird blinds, viewing hills, and a restroom. The State of N