Virginia PLA Tracker

In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly (SB 182) overturned the state’s prohibition on government-mandated Project Labor Agreements in the Commonwealth. Since then, several Virginia jurisdictions have explored imposing these inflationary and discriminatory requirements on local construction procurements. We’re keeping a close eye these developments and will be there to fight back against government-mandated PLAs wherever they’re proposed. Use the map below to see where mandatory PLAs have been proposed on public infrastructure.

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Jurisdiction PLA Updates
City of Alexandria
  • Alexandria City Hall/Market Street Parking Garage Renovation: In September 2024, the City of Alexandria issued a Request for Qualifications for construction management services for the renovation of the Alexandria City Hall and Market Street Parking Garage, stating that the project would require contractors to sign a PLA. In September 2025, the City announced that it had finalized its first-ever Project Labor Agreement for this project, signing an agreement between Grunley Construction Company and the Baltimore-DC Metro Building and Construction Trades Council. According to the City’s announcement, the PLA will govern the renovation of City Hall, Market Square Plaza, and the underground garage, with construction expected to begin in January 2026.

    • Read more: PLA finalized for City Hall and Market Square project

  • Duke Street Transitway: In October 2025, the City issued a separate RFQ for the Duke Street Transitway that again requires the construction manager and all subcontractors to execute and comply with a PLA.

    • Read more: Duke Street Transitway RFQ
Arlington County
  • In February 2025, Arlington County issued an Invitation for Bid ("IFB") for the Arlington Ridge Road–Mount Vernon Avenue bridge reconstruction with a mandatory PLA. After industry feedback and concerns about the PLA’s legal authority, the County withdrew the requirement and reopened bidding. Without the PLA, bids came in well below the original Capital Improvement Plan estimate.

    • Read more: Bridge PLA removal

  • In June 2025, the County amended its Purchasing Resolution to authorize PLAs under Article 4-104; the change was posted June 11 and approved three days later on the consent agenda without any public discussion.

    • Read more: Purchasing Resolution amendment

  • Gateway Park Renovation: In July 2025, Arlington issued an RFQ for the Gateway Park renovation that included the County’s first PLA mandate, requiring all contractors and subcontractors to work under a pre-hire agreement negotiated with construction unions.

    • Read more: VF4 Letter to Arlington County

Fairfax County
  • Accontink Pump Station: In September 2021, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a PLA on the Accotink Wastewater Pump Station. The project received only two bids when procured. The selected contractor was based in New Jersey, demonstrating that PLAs discriminate against Virginia-based companies.
  • By 2024, the project’s estimated cost had risen by more than $10 million from initial projections, underscoring concerns that PLAs inflate construction costs for taxpayers.

    • Read more: Op-Ed in the Fairfax County Times

Loudoun County
  • General Government Building: In October 2023, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved two “pilot” PLAs for the Route 28 widening and a government building, despite County staff reporting that PLAs would not benefit major public works.

    • Read more: PLA consultant RFP

  • In May 2024, a County contractor survey found that half of recent bidders would not bid on two upcoming PLA-covered projects, signaling reduced competition. In October 2024, the County issued an Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire a consultant to develop and oversee PLAs, even though staff had already cited higher costs and reduced competition.

    • Read more: Contractor survey

  • In October 2025, two contractors and ABC Virginia sued over the PLA requirement for a new government office building. Two days before a scheduled injunction hearing, the County cancelled the solicitation.

    • Read more: Lawsuit and procurement cancellation

Prince William County
  • School Construction Project: In March 2025, the Prince William County School Board voted to require an “experimental” PLA on the construction of the County’s 14th school.

    • Read more: VF4 Letter to the School Board

  • Since that vote, the County has taken additional steps toward expanding PLA mandates.
  • $300k PLA Study: In October 2025, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved a $300,000 transfer to hire consultants to conduct PLA feasibility studies, evaluate projects for PLA consideration, and propose changes to County procurement regulations. With the School Board already moving forward with a PLA and the County Board now funding a consultant to expand the policy, Prince William taxpayers could face higher costs and fewer dollars available for schools, infrastructure, and essential services.

    • Read more: VF4 Op-Ed in InsideNova

City of Richmond
  • Proposed City Wide PLA Mandate: In September 2024, the City of Richmond's Department of Public Utilities ("DPU") issued a draft PLA policy for discussion. At the time, the DPU stated that they were developing the policy with the intent of applying the policy to all DPU procurements. To date, however, the policy has not been approved or implemented.

    • Read more: Richmond PLA policy draft