Transportation Department Awards $3.18M Bridge Contract to Sperry Ocean Dock, Ltd. for 12 Months
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $3,180,965 ($3.2M)
Contractor: Sperry Ocean Dock, Ltd.
Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation
Start Date: 2024-03-02
End Date: 2026-03-31
Contract Duration: 759 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.2K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO BRIDGE CONTRACT DTMA91D20130002L FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS. THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS FROM 03/02/2024 TO 03/01/2025. ALL TERMS, CLAUSES, AND CONDITIONS ARE CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS CONTRACT DTMA91D20130002L.
Place of Performance
Location: SEAHURST, KING County, WASHINGTON, 98062
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Transportation obligated $3.2 million to SPERRY OCEAN DOCK, LTD. for work described as: THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO BRIDGE CONTRACT DTMA91D20130002L FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS. THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS FROM 03/02/2024 TO 03/01/2025. ALL TERMS, CLAUSES, AND CONDITIONS ARE CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS CONTRACT DTMA91D20130002L. Key points: 1. The contract is a 12-month extension of a previous award, indicating continuity of service. 2. The award is a definitive contract with a firm fixed price, suggesting cost certainty. 3. No specific small business participation is mentioned, which could be a missed opportunity. 4. The contract falls under 'Other Support Activities for Water Transportation', a niche sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $3.18M for 12 months appears reasonable for specialized maritime support services. Benchmarking against similar bridge contracts is difficult without more detailed scope information.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was not competed, likely due to its nature as a bridge to a follow-on contract or a specialized service. This limits price discovery and potentially higher costs.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers may be paying a premium due to the lack of competition, although the short duration of the bridge contract mitigates significant overspending.
Public Impact
Ensures continued operation of critical water transportation support services. Potential for increased costs due to sole-source award. Lack of transparency in the procurement process for this extension. Supports a specific segment of the maritime industry.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for cost overruns due to sole-source award
- Limited transparency in procurement
Positive Signals
- Ensures service continuity
- Firm fixed price contract
Sector Analysis
This contract is within the 'Other Support Activities for Water Transportation' sector, which is a specialized area. Spending benchmarks are difficult to establish without more granular data on similar bridge contracts.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss: false, sb: false). This represents a missed opportunity to support small businesses within the maritime sector.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is a direct extension of a previous award, suggesting existing oversight mechanisms are in place. However, the lack of competition warrants closer scrutiny of the follow-on procurement.
Related Government Programs
- Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
- Department of Transportation Contracting
- Maritime Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award limits competition.
- Potential for inflated pricing due to lack of competition.
- No small business participation noted.
- Limited transparency in the procurement process for this extension.
Tags
other-support-activities-for-water-trans, department-of-transportation, wa, definitive-contract, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Transportation awarded $3.2 million to SPERRY OCEAN DOCK, LTD.. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO BRIDGE CONTRACT DTMA91D20130002L FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS. THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS FROM 03/02/2024 TO 03/01/2025. ALL TERMS, CLAUSES, AND CONDITIONS ARE CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS CONTRACT DTMA91D20130002L.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SPERRY OCEAN DOCK, LTD..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $3.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2024-03-02. End: 2026-03-31.
What is the justification for not competing this bridge contract, and what steps are being taken to ensure the subsequent contract is competitively procured?
The justification for not competing this bridge contract likely stems from the need for immediate service continuity while a more comprehensive follow-on contract is developed. To ensure future value, the agency must clearly define the requirements for the subsequent contract and initiate a full and open competition process well in advance of this bridge contract's expiration.
How does the firm fixed price ensure value for money given the sole-source nature of this award?
A firm fixed price provides cost certainty by establishing a ceiling on expenditures. However, in a sole-source scenario, this price may not reflect the best possible value achievable through competition. The agency must have robust internal cost analysis or historical data to validate the fairness of the fixed price.
What is the long-term strategy for this service, and how will future procurements ensure greater competition and potentially lower costs?
The long-term strategy should involve a thorough market analysis to identify potential sources for future requirements. The agency should aim to break down the service into smaller, more competitive lots if feasible, or ensure that the follow-on contract is structured to attract a wider range of bidders. Early engagement with industry can also help refine requirements and encourage competition.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Transportation and Warehousing › Support Activities for Water Transportation › Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING › HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 15001 28TH AVE SW, BURIEN, WA, 98166
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $3,180,965
Exercised Options: $3,180,965
Current Obligation: $3,180,965
Actual Outlays: $2,790,316
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2024-03-02
Current End Date: 2026-03-31
Potential End Date: 2026-03-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-09
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