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Approving the use of a Project Labor Agreement on the Raspberry Island Schubert Bandshell project.
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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 project with construction budget totals over $250,000:
Raspberry Island Schubert Bandshell - replacement of 62 pieces of glass and re-caulk/clean the remainder of the bandshell. Project includes pressure washing the entire structure, removing all graffiti, and replacing the recessed light throughout the bandshell.
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2025 (1 month); 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 March 12, 2025, with one response received; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council recommended a PLA for the project listing the size and duration of the project and multiple crafts involved as the 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 Raspberry Island Schubert Bandshell project, 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 Raspberry Island Schubert Bandshell project; and
WHEREAS, the project is being bid lump sum and labor rates are established by prevailing wage labor rates which meet or exceed union rates; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the use of a PLA on the construction portion of the Raspberry Island Schubert Bandshell project.