GSA awards $21.5M for Environmental Consulting at Denver Federal Center, raising concerns about value and competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $21,454,819 ($21.5M)
Contractor: Environmental Chemical Corporation
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2015-07-28
End Date: 2018-11-30
Contract Duration: 1,221 days
Daily Burn Rate: $17.6K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF IMPLEMENTATION OF CORRECTIVE MEASURE WORK PLAN AT DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
Place of Performance
Location: DENVER, JEFFERSON County, COLORADO, 80225
State: Colorado Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $21.5 million to ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF IMPLEMENTATION OF CORRECTIVE MEASURE WORK PLAN AT DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO Key points: 1. Spending of $21.5M on environmental consulting services. 2. Contract awarded to Environmental Chemical Corporation. 3. Concerns regarding the limited competition and potential taxpayer impact. 4. Sector: Environmental Consulting Services.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $21.5M for environmental consulting services over three years appears high without clear benchmarks. The absence of a per-unit cost makes direct comparison difficult, suggesting potential overpricing.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was awarded under a limited competition, which may have restricted price discovery and potentially led to a higher price than a full and open competition would have yielded.
Taxpayer Impact: The limited competition raises concerns about whether taxpayers received the best possible value for the $21.5 million spent on these environmental services.
Public Impact
Environmental cleanup and consulting services at a federal facility. Potential impact on local environment and public health. Use of taxpayer funds for environmental remediation projects.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition
- Lack of clear value for money
- No small business participation
Positive Signals
- Fulfills environmental compliance needs
- Fixed price contract can control costs
Sector Analysis
Environmental consulting services are crucial for federal agencies to manage environmental compliance and remediation. Benchmarks for such services can vary widely based on project scope and location, making direct comparisons challenging.
Small Business Impact
The contract data indicates no small business participation, which is a missed opportunity to support small businesses and could suggest a lack of outreach or specific requirements that favored larger firms.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight of this contract would involve monitoring the quality of environmental consulting services provided and ensuring adherence to the contract terms. The limited competition aspect warrants scrutiny to ensure fair pricing.
Related Government Programs
- Environmental Consulting Services
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Public Buildings Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition may have inflated costs.
- Lack of transparency in pricing and value assessment.
- No reported small business participation.
- Potential for cost overruns if scope was not well-defined.
Tags
environmental-consulting-services, general-services-administration, co, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $21.5 million to ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION. IGF::OT::IGF IMPLEMENTATION OF CORRECTIVE MEASURE WORK PLAN AT DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Public Buildings Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $21.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2015-07-28. End: 2018-11-30.
What specific environmental issues were addressed by this contract, and were the services cost-effective compared to industry standards?
The contract was for the implementation of a corrective measure work plan at the Denver Federal Center. Without detailed service breakdowns and market data, assessing cost-effectiveness against industry standards is difficult. The $21.5M price tag suggests a significant scope, but the limited competition and lack of per-unit cost data hinder a definitive value assessment.
What were the justifications for limiting the competition for this significant environmental services contract?
The justification for limited competition is not provided in the data. Typically, limited competition is used when only one or a few sources can fulfill the requirement due to specialized capabilities, urgent needs, or specific circumstances. A thorough review would be needed to understand if these conditions applied and if the limited competition was truly necessary.
How effectively did the awarded contractor, Environmental Chemical Corporation, perform the environmental consulting services?
Performance effectiveness is not detailed in the provided data. Assessing effectiveness would require reviewing performance reports, client feedback, and project outcomes related to the corrective measure work plan. The contract duration of over three years suggests a substantial project, and its successful completion would be the primary measure of effectiveness.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Environmental Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT › NATURAL RESOURCES - OTHER SVCS
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
Address: 1240 BAYSHORE HWY, BURLINGAME, CA, 94010
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $21,454,819
Exercised Options: $21,454,819
Current Obligation: $21,454,819
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS10F0091M
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2015-07-28
Current End Date: 2018-11-30
Potential End Date: 2018-11-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-09-25
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