Army Awards $18.97M Dormitory Construction Contract to Watterson Construction
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $18,970,883 ($19.0M)
Contractor: Watterson Construction CO
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-04-12
End Date: 2009-01-26
Contract Duration: 655 days
Daily Burn Rate: $29.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: DESIGN/CONSTRUCT DORMITORY
Place of Performance
Location: ELMENDORF AFB, ANCHORAGE County, ALASKA, 99506
State: Alaska Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $19.0 million to WATTERSON CONSTRUCTION CO for work described as: DESIGN/CONSTRUCT DORMITORY Key points: 1. Contract awarded for dormitory design and construction in Alaska. 2. Watterson Construction secured the $18.97 million contract. 3. The project falls under the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector. 4. Full and open competition was utilized for this award.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $18.97 million for dormitory construction appears reasonable given the scope and location. Benchmarking against similar projects would provide a more precise assessment of value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. This method typically leads to competitive pricing by allowing all eligible contractors to bid.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition is generally beneficial for taxpayers as it promotes efficiency and potentially lower costs through market forces.
Public Impact
Military personnel will benefit from improved housing facilities. The construction project will create jobs in Alaska. The award contributes to the Department of Defense's infrastructure modernization efforts.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized
- Clear project scope for dormitory construction
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector. Spending in this sector is crucial for maintaining and upgrading federal facilities, including military installations.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small businesses were not directly awarded this contract, as it was awarded to Watterson Construction. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses participated as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was made by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense, which has established oversight mechanisms for construction contracts. The fixed-price nature of the contract provides some cost control.
Related Government Programs
- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of small business prime awardee
- No indication of subcontractor utilization for small businesses
- No data on past performance or specific location risks
Tags
commercial-and-institutional-building-co, department-of-defense, ak, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $19.0 million to WATTERSON CONSTRUCTION CO. DESIGN/CONSTRUCT DORMITORY
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is WATTERSON CONSTRUCTION CO.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $19.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-04-12. End: 2009-01-26.
What was the competitive landscape like for this bid, and did multiple bids result in significant price reductions?
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating multiple bids were likely submitted. While the specific number of bids and price reductions are not detailed, this procurement method generally fosters competitive pricing. A review of the bid tabulation would reveal the extent of price discovery and potential savings achieved through the competitive process.
Are there any potential risks associated with the contractor's past performance or the project's remote location in Alaska?
The provided data does not include information on Watterson Construction's past performance or specific risks related to the Alaskan location. A comprehensive risk assessment would require reviewing performance history, site-specific challenges (e.g., weather, logistics), and any potential environmental considerations unique to the project site.
How does the final contract price compare to the government's independent cost estimate for this dormitory construction?
The data does not provide the government's independent cost estimate, making a direct comparison impossible. To assess value for money, one would need to compare the awarded price ($18.97 million) against the estimate. Significant deviations could indicate issues with the estimate or the bidding process.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Nonresidential Building Construction › Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Product/Service Code: ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES › ARCH-ENG SVCS - CONSTRUCTION
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: W911KB06R0025
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 6500 INTERSTATE CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK, 00
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $18,970,883
Exercised Options: $18,970,883
Current Obligation: $18,970,883
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-04-12
Current End Date: 2009-01-26
Potential End Date: 2009-01-26 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-06-06
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