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Approving the use or non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on Department of Parks and Recreation construction projects for the first half of 2024.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted Council File #09-584 on the use of Project Labor Agreements (“PLA”) for projects involving $250,000 or more of City money; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is undertaking the following projects with construction budget totals over $250,000:
Annual Court Replacement - the project includes demolition, pavement resurfacing, standards/ equipment replacement and restoration for pickleball and tennis courts at Orchard, Johnson Parkway and Webster Parks.
Estimated Start Date: May 2024 (3-4 months);
Central Village Trails - the project will mill the existing trails, demolish selective elements in the trail corridor, and pave a consistent 10-foot-wide bituminous trail throughout the trail corridor.
Estimated Start Date: July 2024 (2-3 months);
Pedro Park Improvements - the project is for the development of a downtown park. Work includes demolition, earthwork, poured concrete retaining wall, concrete paving, masonry, pavilion construction, lighting, plumbing, site amenities, and planting.
Estimated Start Date: May 2024 (4-5 months);
Sam Morgan Regional Trail Reconstruction - the project includes reconstruction of a 4.25 mile long portion of the Sam Morgan Trail. Work includes demolition, earthwork, trail subgrade and paving, lighting, site amenities, signage, and planting.
Estimated Start Date: May 2024 (4-5 months); and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation sent a written “Notice and Request for Recommendation on the Use of a PLA” to interested parties on January 3, 2024, with one response received; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council recommended a PLA for the Pedro Park Improvements and Sam Morgan Regional Trail Reconstruction projects listing the multiple crafts involved and safety as reasons they recommend a PLA for this project; and
WHEREAS, in considering all criteria for evaluating a PLA as outlined in CF #09-584, the use of a PLA will ensure a harmonious, continuous, and stable workforce for the Pedro Park Improvements and Sam Morgan Regional Trail Reconstruction projects, which will in turn ensure timely completion of the project without work stoppage or interruption; and
WHEREAS, staff supports a recommendation for a PLA on the Pedro Park Improvements and Sam Morgan Regional Trail Reconstruction projects; and
WHEREAS, each project listed in this resolution is being bid lump sum and labor rates are established by prevailing wage labor rates which meet or exceed union rates; and
WHEREAS, in considering all criteria for evaluating a PLA as outlined in CF #09-584 and past practice on substantially similar projects, a PLA will not benefit the Annual Court Replacement and Central Village Trails projects; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the use of a PLA on the construction portion of the Pedro Park Improvements and Sam Morgan Regional Trail Reconstruction projects; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council finds that the Annual Court Replacement and Central Village Trails projects are not of a scope or nature that they will be negatively impacted if no PLA is required.