EPA Awards $24.5M for Woolfolk Chemical Site Remediation to Kemron
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $24,513,546 ($24.5M)
Contractor: Kemron Environment Services, I
Awarding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Start Date: 2004-09-29
End Date: 2008-03-20
Contract Duration: 1,268 days
Daily Burn Rate: $19.3K/day
Competition Type: NON-COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: TO BEGIN REMEDIAL ACTION IN OPERABLE UNITS 3 AND 4 AT THE WOOLFOLK CHEMICAL SITE, LOCATED IN FORT VALLEY, GA.
Place of Performance
Location: ATLANTA, FULTON County, GEORGIA, 30318
State: Georgia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Environmental Protection Agency obligated $24.5 million to KEMRON ENVIRONMENT SERVICES, I for work described as: TO BEGIN REMEDIAL ACTION IN OPERABLE UNITS 3 AND 4 AT THE WOOLFOLK CHEMICAL SITE, LOCATED IN FORT VALLEY, GA. Key points: 1. Significant investment in environmental cleanup for Operable Units 3 and 4. 2. Sole-source award to Kemron raises questions about competition and price discovery. 3. Long project duration (1268 days) suggests complex remediation challenges. 4. Focus on waste management services highlights a critical environmental sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The award was a non-competitive delivery order, making a direct pricing comparison difficult. Without competitive bids, it's challenging to assess if the $24.5 million represents optimal value for the services rendered.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This was a non-competitive delivery order, meaning no other vendors were considered. This lack of competition limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The sole-source nature of this award means taxpayers may not have received the benefit of competitive pricing, potentially leading to an overpayment for the services.
Public Impact
Addresses environmental contamination at a former chemical site. Remediation efforts aim to protect public health and local ecosystems. Long-term project impacts the local community and environment.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for cost overruns due to time and materials contract
- Long project duration
Positive Signals
- Addresses critical environmental cleanup needs
- Specific site remediation
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under environmental services, specifically waste management and remediation. Spending in this sector is driven by regulatory requirements and the need to address legacy pollution sites.
Small Business Impact
No information is available regarding small business participation in this contract. The sole-source nature of the award may have precluded opportunities for small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which has oversight responsibilities for environmental cleanup contracts. The non-competitive nature warrants scrutiny to ensure accountability.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
- Environmental Protection Agency Contracting
- Environmental Protection Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award limits competition
- Time and materials contract increases cost risk
- Long project duration may indicate complexity or inefficiency
- Lack of small business participation noted
Tags
all-other-miscellaneous-waste-management, environmental-protection-agency, ga, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Environmental Protection Agency awarded $24.5 million to KEMRON ENVIRONMENT SERVICES, I. TO BEGIN REMEDIAL ACTION IN OPERABLE UNITS 3 AND 4 AT THE WOOLFOLK CHEMICAL SITE, LOCATED IN FORT VALLEY, GA.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is KEMRON ENVIRONMENT SERVICES, I.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $24.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2004-09-29. End: 2008-03-20.
Was a justification provided for the sole-source award, and did it adequately consider alternatives?
The data indicates a 'NON-COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER,' suggesting a sole-source award. A thorough review would require access to the contract file to determine if a formal justification was documented and if alternative procurement methods were explored before this decision was made.
What are the key risks associated with a time and materials contract for environmental remediation?
Time and materials contracts carry inherent risks of cost escalation, as the final price is not fixed. For environmental remediation, this can be exacerbated by unforeseen site conditions, leading to extended timelines and increased labor and material expenses, potentially exceeding initial estimates.
How effectively has the EPA managed similar long-duration, high-value environmental remediation projects in the past?
Assessing the EPA's effectiveness requires analyzing historical data on similar projects, focusing on cost performance, schedule adherence, and environmental outcomes. Benchmarking this project against past EPA performance would provide insight into potential management strengths or weaknesses.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Remediation and Other Waste Management Services › All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Product/Service Code: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT › ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NON-COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Contractor Details
Address: 1300 SPRING ST NW, ATLANTA, GA, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $24,513,546
Exercised Options: $24,513,546
Current Obligation: $24,513,546
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 68S40205
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2004-09-29
Current End Date: 2008-03-20
Potential End Date: 2008-03-20 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2009-06-05
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