AGC Opposes NAVFAC Project Labor Agreement Inquiry

On Nov. 6, AGC 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 job is for the design and repair of the medical center’s HVAC and ductwork systems valued at approximately $65 million. AGC neither supports nor opposes contractors’ voluntary use of PLAs on government projects, but strongly opposes any government mandate for contractors’ use of PLAs. AGC 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. To view AGC’s letter, please click here. For more information, please contact Jimmy Christianson at (703) 837-5325 or christiansonj@agc.org.