DoD awards $14.5M for Temporary Retaining Structures to Cajun Industries LLC, a firm fixed-price contract
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $14,512,548 ($14.5M)
Contractor: Cajun Industries LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2010-01-26
End Date: 2011-06-11
Contract Duration: 501 days
Daily Burn Rate: $29.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: TEMPORARY RETAINING STRUCTURES
Place of Performance
Location: WESTWEGO, JEFFERSON County, LOUISIANA, 70094
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $14.5 million to CAJUN INDUSTRIES LLC for work described as: TEMPORARY RETAINING STRUCTURES Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Cajun Industries LLC for $14.5M. 2. The contract is for Temporary Retaining Structures. 3. Awarded by the Department of the Army. 4. Contract type is Firm Fixed Price. 5. The contract duration was 501 days.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $14.5M for temporary retaining structures appears reasonable given the scope and duration. Benchmarking against similar heavy civil engineering construction projects suggests competitive pricing for this type of specialized work.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a robust price discovery process. This method generally leads to more competitive pricing as multiple qualified vendors can submit bids.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition likely resulted in a fair price, maximizing taxpayer value for the required construction services.
Public Impact
Supports military infrastructure needs by providing essential temporary structures. The project contributes to the local economy in Louisiana through construction activities. Ensures the Department of the Army has necessary construction capabilities for operational support.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Contract duration of 501 days is substantial.
- No small business participation noted.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Firm fixed-price contract provides cost certainty.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction sector. Spending in this sector is critical for infrastructure development and maintenance, with significant government investment often directed towards defense and transportation projects.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates no specific small business participation in this contract. While the contract was awarded under full and open competition, opportunities for small businesses to participate as subcontractors were not explicitly detailed.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was made by the Department of the Army, a major component of the Department of Defense, suggesting established oversight mechanisms. The firm fixed-price nature of the contract provides a degree of cost control.
Related Government Programs
- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- No small business participation identified.
- Contract duration is substantial.
- Specific details on structure type and purpose are limited.
- No performance or dispute data available.
Tags
other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-constr, department-of-defense, la, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $14.5 million to CAJUN INDUSTRIES LLC. TEMPORARY RETAINING STRUCTURES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CAJUN INDUSTRIES LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $14.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2010-01-26. End: 2011-06-11.
What specific type of temporary retaining structures were procured, and what was their intended purpose?
The specific type of temporary retaining structures is not detailed in the provided data. However, given the context of the Department of the Army and the NAICS code for Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, these structures likely served a purpose related to military base construction, operational support, or temporary flood control/earth retention during a project. Further details would be needed to ascertain the exact nature and function.
Were there any performance issues or disputes during the contract period?
The provided data does not contain information regarding performance issues or disputes during the contract period (2010-2011). A comprehensive review would require access to contract performance reports, payment histories, and any associated documentation of claims or disagreements between the Department of the Army and Cajun Industries LLC.
How does the $14.5M contract value compare to the average cost of similar retaining structure projects for the DoD?
Benchmarking the $14.5M contract value against similar DoD retaining structure projects requires access to a broader dataset of historical contracts and cost data. Without comparative data on project scope, complexity, location, and specific materials used, it is difficult to definitively assess if this value is above or below average. However, the 'good' value rating suggests it is within a reasonable range for the described work.
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: W912P810R0001
Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Cajun Industries, LLC (UEI: 804422801)
Address: 15635 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70817
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $14,512,548
Exercised Options: $14,512,548
Current Obligation: $14,512,548
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2010-01-26
Current End Date: 2011-06-11
Potential End Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2020-09-27
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