FEMA awards $10.4M for Manufactured Housing Maintenance to Scott Construction, a 518-day contract
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,430,964 ($10.4M)
Contractor: Scott Construction (mississippi) Corp.
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2007-06-01
End Date: 2008-10-31
Contract Duration: 518 days
Daily Burn Rate: $20.1K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 33
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: MANUFACTURED HOUSING MAINTENANCE
Place of Performance
Location: MARKS, QUITMAN County, MISSISSIPPI, 38646
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $10.4 million to SCOTT CONSTRUCTION (MISSISSIPPI) CORP. for work described as: MANUFACTURED HOUSING MAINTENANCE Key points: 1. Contract value of $10.4M for facilities support services. 2. Awarded via competitive delivery order, indicating some market engagement. 3. Risk of potential cost overruns or performance issues in long-term maintenance. 4. Sector: Facilities Support Services, a critical component of agency operations.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $10.4M for 518 days suggests a daily rate of approximately $20,137. This rate needs to be benchmarked against similar facilities maintenance contracts to assess value.
Cost Per Unit: $20,137 per day
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
Awarded as a competitive delivery order, suggesting multiple bids were considered. The fixed-price contract type aims to control costs, but the competitive process's effectiveness in achieving optimal pricing is key.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for essential facilities maintenance, with the competitive award aiming for efficient use of resources.
Public Impact
Ensures operational readiness of critical housing facilities. Supports disaster relief efforts by maintaining temporary housing. Impacts local economy through contract execution and potential subcontracting.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Long contract duration (518 days) increases risk of scope creep or unforeseen costs.
- Fixed-price contract may not fully account for fluctuating material or labor costs.
- Lack of specific performance metrics makes quality assessment challenging.
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process suggests potential for cost savings.
- Firm fixed-price contract provides cost certainty for the government.
- Contract supports essential government functions.
Sector Analysis
Facilities Support Services are crucial for maintaining government infrastructure. Benchmarks for similar contracts would reveal if the $20,137 daily rate is competitive.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved in this contract, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would focus on contract performance, adherence to the fixed-price terms, and timely completion of maintenance tasks to ensure accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Facilities Support Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns despite fixed-price.
- Quality assurance challenges with long-term maintenance.
- Limited transparency on competitive bidding details.
- Dependency on a single contractor for an extended period.
Tags
facilities-support-services, department-of-homeland-security, ms, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $10.4 million to SCOTT CONSTRUCTION (MISSISSIPPI) CORP.. MANUFACTURED HOUSING MAINTENANCE
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SCOTT CONSTRUCTION (MISSISSIPPI) CORP..
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 $10.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-06-01. End: 2008-10-31.
What is the benchmark pricing for similar facilities maintenance contracts of this duration and scope?
Benchmarking requires access to a database of historical contract data. Without specific details on the scope of 'manufactured housing maintenance' (e.g., type of repairs, frequency, materials), a precise comparison is difficult. However, a daily rate of $20,137 would be considered high for routine maintenance and would require justification based on specialized services or emergency response capabilities.
What are the specific performance metrics and quality standards outlined in the contract?
The provided data lacks details on specific performance metrics or quality standards. Effective oversight relies on clearly defined deliverables, service level agreements, and inspection protocols. Without these, assessing the contractor's performance and ensuring taxpayer value becomes significantly more challenging.
How was the 'competitive' nature of the delivery order assessed, and what was the range of bids received?
The data states the contract was a 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER,' implying multiple offers were solicited and evaluated. However, the specific number of bids received and the range of pricing are not provided. Understanding this would offer insight into the effectiveness of the competition in driving down costs and ensuring fair market value.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Facilities Support Services › Facilities Support Services
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, ALTER REAL PROPERTY › MAINT, ALTER, REPAIR BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 33
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1815 CHARLIE PRIDE HWY. SOUTH, MARKS, MS, 02
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Emerging Small Business, HUBZone Firm, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $10,430,964
Exercised Options: $10,430,964
Current Obligation: $10,430,964
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HSFEHQ06D0427
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-06-01
Current End Date: 2008-10-31
Potential End Date: 2008-10-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-12-09
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