DoD's $57.7M Waste Collection Contract Awarded to Phillips and Jordan, Inc. in 2005
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $57,722,053 ($57.7M)
Contractor: Phillips and Jordan, Incorporated
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2005-10-10
End Date: 2006-03-16
Contract Duration: 157 days
Daily Burn Rate: $367.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 22
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Place of Performance
Location: NEW ORLEANS, ORLEANS County, LOUISIANA, 70130
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $57.7 million to PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INCORPORATED for work described as: Key points: 1. Contract value of $57.7M for waste collection services. 2. Phillips and Jordan, Inc. secured the award. 3. Awarded by the Department of the Army, part of DoD. 4. Contract duration was 157 days. 5. NAICS code 562119 indicates 'Other Waste Collection'.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $57.7M for a 157-day period suggests a high per-diem cost. Without specific service details or benchmarks for 'Other Waste Collection' on this scale, it's difficult to definitively assess pricing against similar contracts.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The competition method 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES' indicates a limited competition. This approach may have restricted the pool of potential bidders, potentially impacting price discovery and overall value for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The limited competition may have resulted in a higher price than if a broader, full and open competition had been conducted, impacting taxpayer funds.
Public Impact
Taxpayers funded a significant contract for essential waste management services. The contract supported military operations by ensuring proper waste disposal. The specific nature of 'Other Waste Collection' for the Army could involve specialized requirements. The short duration suggests a temporary or surge requirement for waste services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition may have inflated costs.
- Short contract duration could indicate inefficient planning or urgent need.
- Lack of detailed service description makes value assessment difficult.
Positive Signals
- Contract was awarded to a single entity, potentially simplifying management.
- Fixed-price contract provides cost certainty for the government.
- Services were rendered in Louisiana, supporting regional operations.
Sector Analysis
The waste collection sector, particularly for government contracts, can vary widely in pricing based on location, type of waste, and service frequency. This contract falls under general services, with specific benchmarks hard to ascertain without more detail.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses (sb: false). This suggests the scale or nature of the requirement was likely beyond the capacity of most small businesses in this sector.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would focus on ensuring Phillips and Jordan, Inc. met the contract's terms for waste collection and disposal within the specified timeframe and location. Accountability lies in verifying service delivery and adherence to the firm fixed price.
Related Government Programs
- Other Waste Collection
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for inflated costs due to limited competition.
- Lack of transparency regarding the exclusion of sources.
- High cost per day suggests potential inefficiency or premium pricing.
- Short contract duration raises questions about long-term planning.
- Absence of performance metrics makes effectiveness assessment impossible.
Tags
other-waste-collection, department-of-defense, la, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $57.7 million to PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INCORPORATED. See the official description on USAspending.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INCORPORATED.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $57.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-10-10. End: 2006-03-16.
What specific 'Other Waste Collection' services were included in this $57.7M contract, and how do they compare to industry standards for similar government or commercial contracts?
The provided data lacks specifics on the 'Other Waste Collection' services. To assess value, details on waste types (hazardous, non-hazardous, construction debris), collection frequency, disposal methods, and geographic coverage within Louisiana are needed. Benchmarking against similar DoD or civilian agency contracts for large-scale waste management would reveal if the $57.7M price for 157 days was competitive or excessive.
Given the 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES' method, what was the justification for excluding other potential bidders, and what was the potential impact on cost savings?
The justification for excluding sources is not provided. This method implies that while competition was sought, certain pre-qualified or previously used vendors might have been prioritized, or specific technical requirements limited the bidder pool. This exclusion likely reduced the number of competitive offers, potentially leading to a higher contract price than a truly open competition might have yielded.
How effective was Phillips and Jordan, Inc. in fulfilling the waste collection requirements within the 157-day period, and were there any performance issues or contract modifications?
Effectiveness cannot be determined from the provided data. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time collection, proper disposal, environmental compliance, and adherence to safety standards would be necessary. Information on any contract modifications, change orders, or contractor performance evaluations would shed light on the success of the execution and overall effectiveness.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Waste Collection › Other Waste Collection
Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING › HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 22
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Phillips Heavy, Inc (UEI: 003845336)
Address: 8940 GALL BLVD, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, 15
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: W912P805D0022
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-10-10
Current End Date: 2006-03-16
Potential End Date: 2006-03-16 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-03-13
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