§ 2–356.06. Use of project labor agreements for construction projects.

(a) The Mayor shall require, as part of a solicitation for a construction contract pursuant to this subchapter, that every contractor and subcontractor that will engage in the construction project agree to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement, for that project, with one or more labor organizations if:

(1) Use of a project labor agreement will advance the District's interest in producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters;

(2) The project will require multiple construction contractors or subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades; and

(3) The total construction costs, not including planning or ongoing operations and maintenance, of the contract is anticipated to be:

(A) $75 million or more; or

(B) $50 million or more for projects first included in the capital improvement plan (CIP) proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-2032 and for any period thereafter.

(b) A project labor agreement agreed to pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) Bind all contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;

(2) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;

(3) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;

(4) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health;

(5) Include any additional requirements that the CPO considers necessary to promote the District's interest;

(6) Outline a plan that details how expenditures of the construction project will support the District's Certified Business Enterprise and Equity Impact Enterprises; and

(7) Outline a diversity plan that details efforts and commitments to conduct outreach and recruitment for employment and apprenticeship positions on the construction project for minority group members, members of disadvantaged communities, and women.

(c) The Mayor may waive the requirements of this section by issuing a determination and findings, posted on the Internet for at least 10 calendar days before advertising the solicitation, that:

(1) A project does not meet the criteria set forth in subsection (a) of this section; or

(2) A project labor agreement would be contrary to the interests of the District.

(d) This section shall not apply to a capital project that includes multiple public betterments or improvements pursuant to § 47-339.01(a)(2)(A); provided, that it shall apply to any public betterment or improvement that independently meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.