EPA Spends $23.2M on Katrina Debris Cleanup by Environmental Quality Management, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $23,181,169 ($23.2M)
Contractor: Environmental Quality Management, Inc
Awarding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Start Date: 2005-09-03
End Date: 2006-05-30
Contract Duration: 269 days
Daily Burn Rate: $86.2K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: HURRICANE KATRINA-DEBRIS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES
Place of Performance
Location: CINCINNATI, HAMILTON County, OHIO, 45240
State: Ohio Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Environmental Protection Agency obligated $23.2 million to ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC for work described as: HURRICANE KATRINA-DEBRIS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES Key points: 1. Contract awarded for Hurricane Katrina debris and hazardous waste clean-up. 2. Environmental Quality Management, Inc. is the contractor. 3. The contract was awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 4. This falls under Remediation Services (NAICS 562910). 5. The contract was a competitive delivery order.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was Time and Materials, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed tightly. The awarded amount is $23.2M, with a reported obligated amount of $861,750. Further data is needed to assess value for money.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
This was a competitive delivery order, indicating multiple bids were likely considered. The use of Time and Materials pricing may have limited price discovery compared to fixed-price contracts, potentially impacting overall cost efficiency.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for essential post-disaster cleanup. The competitive nature suggests an effort to secure reasonable pricing, but the T&M structure warrants scrutiny for cost control.
Public Impact
Directly addresses critical infrastructure and environmental needs following a major natural disaster. Supports public health and safety by removing hazardous waste and debris. Demonstrates government response capacity in emergency situations. Contractor performance directly impacts community recovery speed and effectiveness.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing structure
- Potential for cost overruns
- Limited data on final cost vs. obligated amount
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process
- Addresses critical post-disaster need
- Awarded by a relevant federal agency
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Environmental Remediation Services sector. Spending in this area typically spikes after natural disasters and involves significant government oversight to ensure proper waste disposal and site restoration. Benchmarks are highly variable based on disaster scale and specific remediation needs.
Small Business Impact
No information is provided regarding small business participation in this contract. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved as prime contractors or subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was a delivery order under a larger contract, suggesting some level of pre-qualification. However, the Time and Materials nature requires diligent oversight from the EPA to ensure costs remain justified and within budget.
Related Government Programs
- Remediation Services
- Environmental Protection Agency Contracting
- Environmental Protection Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials pricing
- Unclear final cost vs. awarded amount
- Lack of performance effectiveness data
- Potential for cost overruns due to T&M structure
Tags
remediation-services, environmental-protection-agency, oh, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Environmental Protection Agency awarded $23.2 million to ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC. HURRICANE KATRINA-DEBRIS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $23.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-09-03. End: 2006-05-30.
What was the final cost of the contract compared to the awarded amount, and were there significant cost variances?
The awarded amount was $23,181,168.99, with $861,750 obligated. Without the final expenditure data, it's impossible to determine if the contract was completed within budget or if significant cost variances occurred. This lack of transparency on final costs hinders a full value assessment.
How effectively was the hazardous waste managed and disposed of under this contract, and were there any environmental compliance issues?
The provided data does not include details on the effectiveness of hazardous waste management or any environmental compliance issues. Post-disaster cleanup contracts require rigorous tracking of waste streams and adherence to strict environmental regulations to prevent further contamination.
What was the duration of the actual work performed versus the contract period, and did this impact the overall cost-effectiveness?
The contract duration was 269 days. The data does not specify if the work was completed within this period or if extensions were granted. Understanding the actual performance timeline is crucial for assessing efficiency and whether the Time and Materials pricing led to extended, costly operations.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Remediation and Other Waste Management Services › Remediation Services
Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING › HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: EQM Technologies & Energy, Inc (UEI: 826517729)
Address: 1800 CARILLION BLVD, CINCINNATI, OH, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $23,181,169
Exercised Options: $23,181,169
Current Obligation: $23,181,169
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 68S60201
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-09-03
Current End Date: 2006-05-30
Potential End Date: 2007-06-04 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2013-09-27
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