FEMA Spends $2.1M on Hurricane Milton Lodging Services via BPA Call with Corporate Lodging Consultants
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $2,132,996 ($2.1M)
Contractor: Corporate Lodging Consultants, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2024-10-16
End Date: 2025-08-18
Contract Duration: 306 days
Daily Burn Rate: $7.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE EMERGENCY LODGING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA HURRICANE MILTON (DR-4834-FL)
Place of Performance
Location: WICHITA, SEDGWICK County, KANSAS, 67226
State: Kansas Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $2.1 million to CORPORATE LODGING CONSULTANTS, INC. for work described as: TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE EMERGENCY LODGING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA HURRICANE MILTON (DR-4834-FL) Key points: 1. Spending supports disaster relief efforts in Florida. 2. Contract awarded through full and open competition. 3. Services include emergency lodging arrangements. 4. Potential for future disaster response needs.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The $2.13M award for lodging services appears reasonable given the emergency nature and duration of the contract. Benchmarking against similar disaster response lodging contracts would provide further validation.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for essential disaster relief, aiming to provide necessary shelter during a crisis.
Public Impact
Provides essential shelter for individuals displaced by Hurricane Milton. Supports FEMA's disaster response and recovery operations. Facilitates temporary housing solutions for affected populations.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for cost overruns if disaster duration exceeds estimates.
- Dependence on a single vendor for critical lodging services.
Positive Signals
- Supports a critical government function during emergencies.
- Awarded through a competitive process.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under travel arrangement and reservation services, often utilized during emergency response. Spending benchmarks for disaster lodging can vary significantly based on the scale and duration of the event.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved in this specific contract award. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a component of the Department of Homeland Security, which has established oversight mechanisms for disaster relief spending.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Emergency spending can be subject to price fluctuations.
- Contract duration may need extension depending on recovery needs.
- Geographic concentration of services could pose logistical challenges.
Tags
all-other-travel-arrangement-and-reserva, department-of-homeland-security, ks, bpa-call, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $2.1 million to CORPORATE LODGING CONSULTANTS, INC.. TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE EMERGENCY LODGING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA HURRICANE MILTON (DR-4834-FL)
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CORPORATE LODGING CONSULTANTS, INC..
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 $2.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2024-10-16. End: 2025-08-18.
What is the average cost per room per night for these lodging services?
The provided data does not specify the average cost per room per night. This metric would be crucial for a detailed cost-effectiveness analysis and comparison against market rates for similar emergency lodging arrangements.
Are there any performance metrics or service level agreements tied to this contract?
The data does not detail specific performance metrics or service level agreements. Such agreements are vital for ensuring the quality and timeliness of lodging services provided to disaster victims and for holding the contractor accountable.
How does the total contract value compare to the estimated needs for Hurricane Milton displacement?
The total contract value of $2.13 million is an initial award. A comprehensive assessment of its adequacy would require comparing it against the actual number of individuals requiring shelter and the duration of their need throughout the recovery process.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services › All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
Product/Service Code: TRANSPORT, TRAVEL, RELOCATION › TRAVEL, LODGING, RECRUITMENT SVCS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Corpay, Inc
Address: 8111 E 32ND ST N, WICHITA, KS, 67226
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $2,132,996
Exercised Options: $2,132,996
Current Obligation: $2,132,996
Actual Outlays: $1,701,969
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 47QMCB24A0003
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2024-10-16
Current End Date: 2025-08-18
Potential End Date: 2026-01-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-11
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