EPA Awards $30M ERRS V Contract to Smitty's Supply for Fire Response in Texas
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $29,947,814 ($29.9M)
Contractor: Environmental Restoration LLC
Awarding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Start Date: 2025-09-03
End Date: 2026-08-29
Contract Duration: 360 days
Daily Burn Rate: $83.2K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: REGION 6, EMERGENCY AND RAPID RESPONSE SERVICES V (ERRS V) - FOR THE SMITTY'S SUPPLY FIRE
Place of Performance
Location: DALLAS, DALLAS County, TEXAS, 75270
State: Texas Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Environmental Protection Agency obligated $29.9 million to ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC for work described as: REGION 6, EMERGENCY AND RAPID RESPONSE SERVICES V (ERRS V) - FOR THE SMITTY'S SUPPLY FIRE Key points: 1. Contract awarded to ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC for emergency response services. 2. Significant funding of $29.9M allocated for remediation services. 3. Competition method: Full and Open Competition after Exclusion of Sources. 4. Contract duration is 360 days, ending August 2026. 5. The contract is for Time and Materials pricing.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract is a delivery order under the ERRS V IDIQ. Pricing is based on Time and Materials, which can be less predictable than fixed-price contracts. Benchmarking against similar remediation services contracts is difficult without more detailed cost breakdowns.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under Full and Open Competition after Exclusion of Sources, indicating a competitive process was used. However, the specific details of the exclusion and how it impacted price discovery are not provided.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for emergency response services, which are critical but can be costly. The competitive nature of the award aims to ensure reasonable pricing.
Public Impact
Ensures rapid response to environmental emergencies like fires. Supports critical remediation efforts in Texas. Provides necessary services to protect public health and the environment. Funds are allocated for urgent needs, potentially diverting from other programs.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing can lead to cost overruns.
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown for benchmarking.
- Potential for scope creep in emergency response contracts.
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process.
- Addresses an urgent environmental need.
- Supports regional response capabilities.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under environmental remediation services, a critical sector for government agencies like the EPA. Spending in this area is often reactive, driven by emergencies, making consistent benchmarking challenging.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). Larger, specialized firms are typically engaged for complex emergency response services.
Oversight & Accountability
The EPA's oversight is crucial for managing emergency response contracts to ensure effectiveness and prevent cost overruns. The ERRS V IDIQ likely has established oversight mechanisms.
Related Government Programs
- Remediation Services
- Environmental Protection Agency Contracting
- Environmental Protection Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials pricing
- Potential for cost overruns
- Limited transparency on competition exclusions
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown
Tags
remediation-services, environmental-protection-agency, tx, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Environmental Protection Agency awarded $29.9 million to ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC. REGION 6, EMERGENCY AND RAPID RESPONSE SERVICES V (ERRS V) - FOR THE SMITTY'S SUPPLY FIRE
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $29.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2025-09-03. End: 2026-08-29.
What specific remediation activities are covered under this delivery order, and how do they align with the estimated cost?
The delivery order is for Smitty's Supply fire response, implying activities like hazardous material containment, site cleanup, and environmental monitoring. A detailed breakdown of labor hours, material costs, and equipment usage would be needed to assess if the $29.9M estimate is reasonable for the scope of work.
How does the 'Exclusion of Sources' in the competition method potentially impact the final price paid by taxpayers?
While the award was 'Full and Open Competition after Exclusion of Sources,' the exclusion of specific vendors might limit the pool of potential bidders. If key competitors were excluded without clear justification, it could potentially lead to less aggressive pricing than a truly open competition among all capable firms.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract to ensure effective emergency response and taxpayer value?
Effective emergency response KPIs would likely include rapid deployment times, successful containment and cleanup within regulatory standards, minimal environmental impact, and adherence to safety protocols. Measuring these against the contract's cost ensures that taxpayer funds are used efficiently for the intended critical service.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Remediation and Other Waste Management Services › Remediation Services
Product/Service Code: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT › ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1666 FABICK DR, FENTON, MO, 63026
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $31,947,814
Exercised Options: $29,947,814
Current Obligation: $29,947,814
Actual Outlays: $28,011,006
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NOT OBTAINED - WAIVED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 68HE0422D0001
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2025-09-03
Current End Date: 2026-08-29
Potential End Date: 2026-08-29 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2025-09-18
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