DOT's $24.5M Transit Benefit Services Contract Awarded to CTR Investments & Consulting Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $24,461,900 ($24.5M)
Contractor: CTR Investments & Consulting Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation
Start Date: 2006-07-24
End Date: 2011-09-30
Contract Duration: 1,894 days
Daily Burn Rate: $12.9K/day
Competition Type: NON-COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS
Sector: Other
Official Description: TRANSIT BENEFIT SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20590
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Transportation obligated $24.5 million to CTR INVESTMENTS & CONSULTING INC for work described as: TRANSIT BENEFIT SERVICES Key points: 1. The contract, valued at $24.5 million, was awarded for Transit Benefit Services. 2. CTR Investments & Consulting Inc. secured the award. 3. The Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation is the contracting agency. 4. This contract falls under the Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services category. 5. The contract duration spans over 1800 days.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract was awarded as a non-competitive delivery order. Without competitive bidding, it's difficult to assess if the pricing represents fair market value compared to similar consulting services.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This was a non-competitive delivery order, indicating a sole-source award. This method limits price discovery and may not yield the best value for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition raises concerns about whether taxpayers received the most cost-effective solution for these consulting services.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have overpaid due to the absence of competitive bidding. The long duration of the contract could indicate a sustained need, but the non-competitive nature warrants scrutiny. The specific services provided under 'Transit Benefit Services' are not detailed, making it hard to gauge direct public impact.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Non-competitive award
- Lack of detailed service description
- Long contract duration without competition
Positive Signals
- Awarded to a single vendor, potentially indicating specialized expertise.
Sector Analysis
The contract falls under professional services, specifically logistics consulting. Benchmarks for such services vary widely, but non-competitive awards often exceed market rates.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved in subcontracting or if the primary awardee is a small business.
Oversight & Accountability
The non-competitive nature of this award suggests a potential gap in oversight regarding fair competition and cost-effectiveness. Further review of the justification for the sole-source award is recommended.
Related Government Programs
- Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- Department of Transportation Contracting
- Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation Programs
Risk Flags
- Non-competitive award raises cost concerns.
- Lack of transparency in service details.
- Potential for inflated pricing due to lack of competition.
- Limited opportunity for small business participation.
Tags
process-physical-distribution-and-logist, department-of-transportation, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Transportation awarded $24.5 million to CTR INVESTMENTS & CONSULTING INC. TRANSIT BENEFIT SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CTR INVESTMENTS & CONSULTING INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Transportation (Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $24.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-07-24. End: 2011-09-30.
What was the specific justification for awarding this contract on a non-competitive basis?
The justification for a non-competitive award is crucial for understanding why alternatives were not pursued. Agencies typically require detailed documentation, such as a sole-source justification, outlining why only one vendor could meet the requirement. Without this information, it's impossible to assess if the government's interests were adequately protected and if a fair price was obtained.
How does the cost of these consulting services compare to industry benchmarks for similar, competitively procured contracts?
Without access to the specific deliverables and labor categories, a precise cost comparison is challenging. However, non-competitive contracts often carry a premium compared to those awarded through full and open competition. A review of the contract's pricing structure against industry standards for logistics consulting services, adjusted for scope and duration, would be necessary to determine potential cost inefficiencies.
What tangible outcomes or improvements resulted from these transit benefit services over the contract's duration?
The effectiveness of the contract hinges on the tangible benefits delivered. Understanding the specific objectives of the 'Transit Benefit Services' and measuring the achieved outcomes against those goals is essential. Without performance metrics or documented results, it's difficult to ascertain the value derived from the $24.5 million expenditure and whether it represented an effective use of taxpayer funds.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NON-COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 8511 CATHEDRAL FOREST DR, FAIRFAX STATION, VA, 22039
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $34,969,006
Exercised Options: $28,314,862
Current Obligation: $24,461,900
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS10F0471R
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-07-24
Current End Date: 2011-09-30
Potential End Date: 2012-04-24 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-12-05
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