FEMA awards $29.8M contract to CH2M Facility Support for Hurricane Michael disaster operations

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $29,762,578 ($29.8M)

Contractor: CH2M Facility Support Services, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Start Date: 2018-11-13

End Date: 2019-11-12

Contract Duration: 364 days

Daily Burn Rate: $81.8K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 4

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Construction

Official Description: SUPPORT DISASTER OPERATIONS AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE MICHAEL.

Place of Performance

Location: DURHAM, DURHAM County, NORTH CAROLINA, 27703

State: North Carolina Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Homeland Security obligated $29.8 million to CH2M FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC for work described as: SUPPORT DISASTER OPERATIONS AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE MICHAEL. Key points: 1. Contract value of $29.8M for disaster support. 2. Awarded to CH2M Facility Support Services, LLC. 3. Managed by the Department of Homeland Security (FEMA). 4. Contract duration of 364 days. 5. Firm Fixed Price contract type.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract value of $29.8M appears reasonable for disaster operations support, especially considering the scale of Hurricane Michael's impact. Benchmarking against similar large-scale disaster response contracts would provide a more precise assessment.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally leads to better price discovery and potentially more favorable pricing for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently by securing competitive pricing for essential disaster support services.

Public Impact

Supports critical disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Ensures essential services are provided to affected communities. Demonstrates government's commitment to disaster recovery. Facilitates rapid response to natural disasters.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 81 / 10

Positive Signals

Full and open competition utilized.
Clear objective for disaster support.
Adequate contract duration for services.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, related to disaster recovery efforts. Spending in this sector during disaster events can fluctuate significantly based on the severity and frequency of natural disasters.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small businesses were not directly awarded this contract. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved as subcontractors.

Oversight & Accountability

The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, is responsible for overseeing this contract. Standard oversight mechanisms for disaster response contracts would be in place to ensure performance and accountability.

Related Government Programs

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Department of Homeland Security Contracting
Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed service description.
No performance metrics provided.
Potential for cost overruns in disaster scenarios.
Limited insight into subcontractor involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Homeland Security awarded $29.8 million to CH2M FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC. SUPPORT DISASTER OPERATIONS AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE MICHAEL.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is CH2M FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $29.8 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2018-11-13. End: 2019-11-12.

What specific services were provided under this contract?

The contract was for supporting disaster operations as a result of Hurricane Michael. Specific services likely included facility support, debris removal, temporary housing assistance, and other essential functions required for disaster recovery and response efforts in affected areas.

Were there any performance issues or challenges during the contract period?

The provided data does not contain information on performance issues. Post-award performance reviews and contract close-out documentation would be necessary to assess any challenges encountered during the execution of this disaster support contract.

How does the cost compare to similar disaster response contracts?

Without specific benchmarks for comparable Hurricane Michael recovery contracts or similar large-scale disaster response efforts, a precise cost comparison is difficult. The $29.8M value seems substantial, reflecting the significant needs post-hurricane.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Construction › Nonresidential Building Construction › Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Product/Service Code: INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT › INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 4

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

Address: 9189 SOUTH JAMAICA ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO, 80112

Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $35,610,291

Exercised Options: $29,762,578

Current Obligation: $29,762,578

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 70FB8018D00000011

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline