Edwards AFB Housing Project: $58.2M for New Construction and Demolition

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $58,194,129 ($58.2M)

Contractor: Hunt Building Company, Ltd

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2008-03-14

End Date: 2010-05-26

Contract Duration: 803 days

Daily Burn Rate: $72.5K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 10

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Construction

Official Description: FY06 REPLACE & IMPROVE HOUSING, EDWARDS AFB, CA INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF OBSOLETE UNITS AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNITS

Place of Performance

Location: EDWARDS, KERN County, CALIFORNIA, 93524

State: California Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $58.2 million to HUNT BUILDING COMPANY, LTD for work described as: FY06 REPLACE & IMPROVE HOUSING, EDWARDS AFB, CA INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF OBSOLETE UNITS AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNITS Key points: 1. Significant investment in military housing infrastructure at Edwards AFB. 2. HUNT BUILDING COMPANY, LTD secured the contract. 3. Project involves demolition and new construction, indicating a substantial scope. 4. Full and open competition was utilized, suggesting a competitive bidding process.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The award amount of $58.2M for 803 days of work appears reasonable for a large construction project of this nature. Benchmarking against similar military housing construction projects would provide a more precise assessment.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which typically leads to better price discovery and potentially more favorable pricing for the government. The number of bids received (10) further supports a competitive environment.

Taxpayer Impact: The investment aims to improve living conditions for military personnel, which has indirect positive impacts on morale and retention, justifying the taxpayer expenditure.

Public Impact

Improved quality of life for military families stationed at Edwards AFB. Potential for job creation in the local California economy during the construction phase. Modernization of aging military housing stock, enhancing base readiness and appeal.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 72 / 10

Warning Flags

Positive Signals

Sector Analysis

This project falls under the construction sector, specifically new single-family housing. Spending on military base infrastructure, including housing, is a consistent area of government expenditure, often subject to competitive bidding processes.

Small Business Impact

While the prime contractor is HUNT BUILDING COMPANY, LTD, the extent of small business subcontracting is not detailed in the provided data. Further investigation would be needed to assess small business participation.

Oversight & Accountability

The Department of the Air Force, under the Department of Defense, is responsible for overseeing this contract. Standard oversight mechanisms for large construction projects would be in place to monitor progress and ensure compliance.

Related Government Programs

Risk Flags

Tags

new-single-family-housing-construction-e, department-of-defense, ca, do, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $58.2 million to HUNT BUILDING COMPANY, LTD. FY06 REPLACE & IMPROVE HOUSING, EDWARDS AFB, CA INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF OBSOLETE UNITS AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNITS

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is HUNT BUILDING COMPANY, LTD.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Air Force).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $58.2 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2008-03-14. End: 2010-05-26.

What was the specific breakdown of costs for demolition versus new construction?

The provided data does not specify the cost allocation between demolition and new construction. A detailed breakdown would be necessary to understand the investment in each component and to assess the value proposition for each phase of the project independently.

Were there any significant challenges or delays encountered during the project's execution?

Information regarding project challenges or delays is not available in the provided data. Post-project reviews or contract performance reports would be the primary sources for identifying any execution issues and their impact on the final cost and timeline.

How does the final cost compare to the initial budget or estimated cost for this project?

The data provides the award amount ($58.2M) but not the initial budget or estimated cost. A comparison would require access to pre-award documentation to determine if the project was completed within its original financial parameters or if there were significant deviations.

Industry Classification

NAICS: ConstructionResidential Building ConstructionNew Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)

Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIESCONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Offers Received: 10

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Hunt Companies, Inc. (UEI: 136115255)

Address: 4401 N MESA ST STE 201, EL PASO, TX, 16

Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $58,194,129

Exercised Options: $58,194,129

Current Obligation: $58,194,129

Contract Characteristics

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: FA890304D8700

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2008-03-14

Current End Date: 2010-05-26

Potential End Date: 2010-05-26 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2010-04-28

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