Interior Department Awards $2M for Basketball Courts & Pavilion to Rock Gap Engineering

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $2,046,472 ($2.0M)

Contractor: Rock GAP Engineering LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of the Interior

Start Date: 2024-08-29

End Date: 2026-04-03

Contract Duration: 582 days

Daily Burn Rate: $3.5K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Construction

Official Description: CON - OUTSIDE BASKETBALL COURTS & PAVILION

Place of Performance

Location: RIVERSIDE, RIVERSIDE County, CALIFORNIA, 92503

State: California Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of the Interior obligated $2.0 million to ROCK GAP ENGINEERING LLC for work described as: CON - OUTSIDE BASKETBALL COURTS & PAVILION Key points: 1. Contract awarded for construction of outdoor basketball courts and a pavilion. 2. Competition method was 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources'. 3. The contract value is $2,046,471.62. 4. The project is located in California and falls under Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. 5. The award was a Delivery Order under an existing contract.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $2.05 million for construction services appears within a reasonable range for similar projects. However, without specific details on the scope of work, size, and materials, a precise benchmark is difficult. Further analysis of the bid process and awarded price against estimated costs would be beneficial.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The competition method 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources' suggests that while the competition was intended to be broad, certain sources were excluded, potentially limiting the competitive landscape. This method can impact price discovery if the excluded sources represent significant market players.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for this construction project. The effectiveness of the competition method in securing the best value for taxpayers is a key consideration.

Public Impact

Enhances recreational facilities for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education. Supports community development through infrastructure improvements. Potential for job creation during the construction phase. Provides a dedicated space for athletic and community gatherings.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Limited competition due to exclusion of sources.
Lack of detailed scope for precise value assessment.

Positive Signals

Addresses a specific community need for recreational facilities.
Awarded under a fixed-price contract, providing cost certainty.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector. Spending in this sector can vary significantly based on project scale, location, and specific building types. Benchmarks for similar outdoor recreational facilities are not readily available without more detailed project specifications.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this specific award (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if opportunities for small businesses were overlooked or if the nature of the contract did not lend itself to their participation.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight will be managed by the Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education. The effectiveness of oversight will depend on the agency's diligence in monitoring project progress, quality, and adherence to contract terms.

Related Government Programs

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Department of the Interior Contracting
Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education Programs

Risk Flags

Potential for limited competition due to source exclusion.
Lack of detailed project scope for robust value assessment.
No explicit small business participation noted.
Reliance on a delivery order structure may obscure true contract value over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of the Interior awarded $2.0 million to ROCK GAP ENGINEERING LLC. CON - OUTSIDE BASKETBALL COURTS & PAVILION

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is ROCK GAP ENGINEERING LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of the Interior (Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $2.0 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2024-08-29. End: 2026-04-03.

What was the rationale for excluding specific sources in the 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources' method, and did this exclusion impact the final price?

The rationale for excluding sources typically involves specific technical requirements, past performance issues, or unique capabilities needed for the project. Understanding these exclusions is crucial to assessing whether the competition was truly maximized. If key potential bidders were excluded, it could have led to a higher price than if a broader competition had been pursued.

How does the awarded price of $2.05 million compare to industry benchmarks for similar outdoor basketball court and pavilion construction projects, considering the location and scope?

Without detailed specifications of the project's size, materials, and amenities, a direct comparison to industry benchmarks is challenging. However, for a project of this scale, the price appears within a plausible range. A more thorough assessment would require comparing the detailed bill of materials, labor costs, and overhead against regional construction cost indices for similar public works.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how will the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education ensure the successful and effective completion of the project

Key performance indicators would likely include adherence to schedule, quality of construction, safety compliance, and final project completion within budget. The Bureau will ensure effectiveness through regular site inspections, progress meetings with the contractor, review of deliverables, and potentially third-party quality assurance checks to confirm that the courts and pavilion meet all specified requirements.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Construction › Nonresidential Building Construction › Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Solicitation ID: 140A2324R0085

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 6759 ACADEMY RD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109

Business Categories: American Indian Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $2,046,472

Exercised Options: $2,046,472

Current Obligation: $2,046,472

Actual Outlays: $944,225

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 140A1622D0005

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline