COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT JULY 21, 2020 COMMUNITY WORKFORCE 2 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT

JULY 21, 2020

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COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA)

• CWA or Project Labor Agreements (PLA) are used to encourage

utilization of locally hired personnel for construction projects

• Preference also given to Veterans regardless of where they live
• Projects over $1 million identified for CWA

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CWA PROVISIONS

• CWA Effective January 1, 2021 for a 5-year term
• CWA Projects are listed in Attachment 2 to staff report and Attachment F

to the Agreement

• 35 percent local hire/veteran target
• Excludes design services, work performed by City/other government

agencies, equipment purchases, inspectors hired by City

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CWA PROJECT LIST

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CWA ANALYSIS

• CWA adopted by other agencies including Anaheim and Santa Ana
• CWA administration costs are approximately 1 percent of project cost

for large projects

• Apprenticeship Program to help facilitate local workforce development
• Collaboration with local high schools and community colleges through

job fairs, career events

• Outreach to veterans using Helmets to Hardhats program

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RECOMMENDATION

• Provide direction on the CWA
• Authorize City Manager to execute the agreement and accept any minor

modifications to the agreement

QUESTIONS?