Clearwater Dam Cutoff Wall Project Exceeds $103M, Awarded to BENCOR-RECON Joint Venture
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $103,529,786 ($103.5M)
Contractor: Bencor-Recon, Joint Venture
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2008-09-25
End Date: 2014-12-03
Contract Duration: 2,260 days
Daily Burn Rate: $45.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: CONSTRUCTION OF CUTOFF WALL IN CLEARWATER DAM
Place of Performance
Location: PIEDMONT, WAYNE County, MISSOURI, 63957
State: Missouri Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $103.5 million to BENCOR-RECON, JOINT VENTURE for work described as: CONSTRUCTION OF CUTOFF WALL IN CLEARWATER DAM Key points: 1. Project cost reached $103.5M, indicating significant investment in civil engineering. 2. Awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. 3. The project spanned over six years, from 2008 to 2014. 4. The contract type was Firm Fixed Price, providing cost certainty. 5. No small business participation was reported.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The final cost of $103.5M for the cutoff wall construction is substantial. Benchmarking against similar large-scale civil engineering projects would be necessary to determine if this price was competitive and represented good value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, which typically fosters competitive pricing. The existence of four bids suggests a reasonable level of market interest and price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: The $103.5M expenditure represents a significant allocation of taxpayer funds for critical infrastructure improvement.
Public Impact
Enhances dam integrity and water management capabilities for the Clearwater Dam. Long project duration may have implications for budget planning and resource allocation. The lack of small business involvement might be a missed opportunity for economic inclusion.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Long project duration (6 years)
- No small business participation
Positive Signals
- Firm Fixed Price contract
- Full and open competition
Sector Analysis
This project falls under 'Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction,' a sector critical for infrastructure development. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on project scale and government priorities.
Small Business Impact
The contract was not awarded to any small businesses, nor does it appear to have included small business subcontracting goals. This suggests a lack of specific outreach or opportunity for small businesses in this large-scale construction project.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army, indicating federal oversight. Further review of contract modifications, performance reports, and final cost audits would be needed to assess the effectiveness of oversight.
Related Government Programs
- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Long project duration
- No small business participation
- High contract value
Tags
other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-constr, department-of-defense, mo, definitive-contract, 100m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $103.5 million to BENCOR-RECON, JOINT VENTURE. CONSTRUCTION OF CUTOFF WALL IN CLEARWATER DAM
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BENCOR-RECON, JOINT VENTURE.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $103.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-09-25. End: 2014-12-03.
What was the primary driver for the significant cost of the cutoff wall construction?
The primary driver for the $103.5M cost was likely the complex engineering requirements for constructing a cutoff wall in a dam environment. This involves specialized materials, labor, and equipment to ensure structural integrity and prevent water seepage. The long duration also suggests potential challenges or phased construction that contributed to the overall expense.
Were there any identified risks during the project that impacted cost or schedule?
While specific risk flags are not detailed in the provided data, projects of this scale and duration often encounter unforeseen geological conditions, material availability issues, or environmental challenges. The firm fixed price contract suggests the contractor bore the risk of cost overruns, but the long duration might indicate scope adjustments or delays were managed through contract modifications or change orders.
How effectively did the full and open competition ensure the best value for taxpayers?
Full and open competition is designed to maximize value by encouraging multiple bids. With four bids received, there was a degree of competition. However, assessing 'best value' requires comparing the winning bid against the others and considering factors beyond just price, such as technical approach and past performance, which are not detailed here.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction › Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCT NONBUILDING FACILITIES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: W9127S08R0002
Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2315 SOUTHWELL RD, DALLAS, TX, 75229
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $112,001,747
Exercised Options: $112,001,747
Current Obligation: $103,529,786
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-09-25
Current End Date: 2014-12-03
Potential End Date: 2015-02-28 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-02-24
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