DOJ awards $50.1M for Taft Correctional Facility management to Management & Training Corporation
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $50,133,122 ($50.1M)
Contractor: Management & Training Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Justice
Start Date: 2018-02-01
End Date: 2019-12-03
Contract Duration: 670 days
Daily Burn Rate: $74.8K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OWNED/CONTRACTOR OPERATED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LOCATED AT TAFT, CALIFORNIA.
Place of Performance
Location: TAFT, KERN County, CALIFORNIA, 93268
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Justice obligated $50.1 million to MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION for work described as: PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OWNED/CONTRACTOR OPERATED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LOCATED AT TAFT, CALIFORNIA. Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single provider for facility management services. 2. No competition was identified for this contract. 3. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type, indicating price certainty. 4. The sector is facilities support services, essential for government operations.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $50.1M over its duration appears reasonable for managing a correctional facility. Benchmarking against similar contracts for facility management is difficult without more specific service details and location comparisons.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was not competed, suggesting a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs compared to a competitive process.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used for this contract. Without competition, there's a risk of overpayment, impacting the efficient use of public money.
Public Impact
Ensures the continued operation of a federal correctional facility. Provides essential services for inmate management and facility upkeep. Supports the Bureau of Justice's mission to manage federal prisoners.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for higher costs due to sole-source award
Positive Signals
- Firm-fixed-price contract provides cost certainty
- Essential service delivery for correctional facility
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under Facilities Support Services, a broad category encompassing the operation and maintenance of government facilities. Spending in this sector is consistent and necessary for government functions, but often lacks transparency in pricing due to the specialized nature of services.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this contract award (ss: false, sb: false).
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Justice, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, indicating established oversight channels. However, the lack of competition warrants closer scrutiny to ensure value for money.
Related Government Programs
- Facilities Support Services
- Department of Justice Contracting
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competitive bidding
- Potential for inflated pricing
- Limited transparency in price determination
- No small business participation noted
Tags
facilities-support-services, department-of-justice, ca, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Justice awarded $50.1 million to MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION. PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OWNED/CONTRACTOR OPERATED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LOCATED AT TAFT, CALIFORNIA.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Justice (Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $50.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2018-02-01. End: 2019-12-03.
What is the justification for the sole-source award, and how was the price determined to be fair and reasonable without competition?
The justification for a sole-source award typically involves specific circumstances like unique capabilities, urgent needs, or lack of market availability. Without this justification, it's difficult to assess if the price was truly fair and reasonable. A thorough review would examine the government's rationale and any independent cost analyses performed to validate the pricing against market benchmarks or historical data.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how is the contractor's performance being measured?
Key performance indicators are crucial for ensuring the effective management and operation of the correctional facility. These would likely include metrics related to security, inmate welfare, facility maintenance, and compliance with regulations. Performance measurement ensures the contractor meets contractual obligations and provides value for taxpayer money, mitigating risks associated with service delivery.
What is the long-term strategy for managing this correctional facility, and will future requirements be competed?
Understanding the long-term strategy is important for assessing future spending and competition. If this sole-source contract is a precursor to a larger, potentially competed requirement, it's a different scenario than if it represents an ongoing sole-source arrangement. Future competition would offer opportunities for better pricing and innovation, while continued sole-sourcing raises concerns about sustained value.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Facilities Support Services › Facilities Support Services
Product/Service Code: SOCIAL SERVICES › SOCIAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: RFP-PCC-0011
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 500 N MARKET PL DR STE 100, CENTERVILLE, UT, 84014
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $50,133,122
Exercised Options: $50,133,122
Current Obligation: $50,133,122
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2018-02-01
Current End Date: 2019-12-03
Potential End Date: 2019-12-03 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2019-12-03
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