GSA Awards $24.4M Contract for FDA Parking Garage Construction in Maryland
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $24,439,952 ($24.4M)
Contractor: Costello Construction of Maryland Inc
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2008-05-30
End Date: 2010-09-30
Contract Duration: 853 days
Daily Burn Rate: $28.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 7
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: CONSTRUCT A PARKING GARAGE FOR THE FDA CONSOLIDATION AT WHITE OAK, SILVER SPRING, MD
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20407
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $24.4 million to COSTELLO CONSTRUCTION OF MARYLAND INC for work described as: CONSTRUCT A PARKING GARAGE FOR THE FDA CONSOLIDATION AT WHITE OAK, SILVER SPRING, MD Key points: 1. Construction project for FDA consolidation in White Oak, MD. 2. Awarded to Costello Construction of Maryland Inc. 3. Project duration of 853 days. 4. Firm Fixed Price contract type. 5. No small business participation noted.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $24.4 million for constructing a parking garage appears within a reasonable range for a project of this scale and complexity, though specific benchmarks for similar federal facilities are needed for a definitive 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 that should have driven price discovery. The number of bids received (7) indicates a degree of market interest.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for the construction of essential federal infrastructure, aiming for long-term utility and value.
Public Impact
Enhances parking capacity for the FDA's consolidated operations. Supports federal agency infrastructure development. Contributes to local construction employment and economic activity.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- No small business participation.
- Project duration significantly longer than initial estimate (853 days vs. unknown initial estimate).
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Firm Fixed Price contract type provides cost certainty.
Sector Analysis
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is a significant sector within the broader construction industry. Federal spending in this area supports infrastructure critical for agency operations.
Small Business Impact
The contract data indicates no small business participation (ss: false, sb: false). This suggests that the prime contractor did not subcontract to small businesses or that the competition did not yield small business prime contractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The General Services Administration (GSA), specifically the Public Buildings Service, is responsible for overseeing federal building construction and management. Oversight would focus on project execution, quality, and adherence to contract terms.
Related Government Programs
- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Public Buildings Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- Extended project duration (853 days).
- Potential for cost escalation if initial estimates were significantly lower.
- Need for detailed comparison against similar construction projects for value assessment.
Tags
commercial-and-institutional-building-co, general-services-administration, dc, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $24.4 million to COSTELLO CONSTRUCTION OF MARYLAND INC. CONSTRUCT A PARKING GARAGE FOR THE FDA CONSOLIDATION AT WHITE OAK, SILVER SPRING, MD
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is COSTELLO CONSTRUCTION OF MARYLAND INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Public Buildings Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $24.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-05-30. End: 2010-09-30.
What was the initial estimated cost and schedule for this project, and how did the final award and duration compare?
The provided data does not include the initial estimated cost or schedule. Comparing the final award of $24.4 million and a duration of 853 days to initial projections would be crucial for assessing potential cost overruns or schedule delays and understanding the efficiency of the procurement and construction process.
Were there any specific challenges or reasons cited for the extended project duration of 853 days?
The data does not specify the reasons for the 853-day duration. Further investigation into project documentation, change orders, or contractor reports would be necessary to understand if unforeseen site conditions, design modifications, or other factors contributed to the extended timeline.
How does the final award amount compare to the bids received, and what was the range of those bids?
The data indicates 7 bids were received, with the award amount being $24,439,952. However, the specific bid amounts from the other competitors are not provided. Analyzing the range of bids would offer insight into the competitiveness of the procurement and whether the awarded price was significantly higher or lower than other offers.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Nonresidential Building Construction › Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: GS-11P-08-MK-C-0013
Offers Received: 7
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 10211 WNCOPIN CIR STE 100, COLUMBIA, MD, 03
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $24,439,952
Exercised Options: $24,439,952
Current Obligation: $24,439,952
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-05-30
Current End Date: 2010-09-30
Potential End Date: 2010-09-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-09-21
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