GSA Awards $51.5M for Champlain, NY Land Port Construction to Northland Associates
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $51,554,447 ($51.6M)
Contractor: Northland Associates, Incorporated
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2006-03-23
End Date: 2020-12-31
Contract Duration: 5,397 days
Daily Burn Rate: $9.6K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW VEHICLE PROCESSING FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS, US LAND PORT OF ENTRY, CHAMPLAIN, NY
Place of Performance
Location: CHAMPLAIN, CLINTON County, NEW YORK, 12919
State: New York Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $51.6 million to NORTHLAND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED for work described as: PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW VEHICLE PROCESSING FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS, US LAND PORT OF ENTRY, CHAMPLAIN, NY Key points: 1. Construction project for a vehicle processing facility at a US land port of entry. 2. Awarded to Northland Associates, Inc. under full and open competition. 3. Project duration spans from March 2006 to December 2020. 4. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, indicating defined costs. 5. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The award amount of $51.55 million for a large-scale construction project at a land port of entry appears reasonable given the scope. Benchmarking against similar federal building construction projects would provide a more precise assessment of value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a robust process for soliciting bids and ensuring competitive pricing. This method typically leads to better price discovery and value for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition aims to secure the best possible price for taxpayers on this significant infrastructure project.
Public Impact
Enhances border security and efficiency at the Champlain, NY port of entry. Supports economic activity by facilitating trade and travel. Creates construction jobs and stimulates local economy in New York. Modernizes federal infrastructure for improved government operations. Long project duration may indicate complex requirements or phased execution.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Long project duration (2006-2020) could indicate potential for cost overruns or scope creep.
- Lack of specific small business participation noted (sb: false).
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition, suggesting competitive pricing.
- Firm Fixed Price contract provides cost certainty.
- Project addresses critical infrastructure needs at a land port of entry.
Sector Analysis
This project falls within the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector, a significant area of federal spending for infrastructure development. Benchmarks for similar land port construction projects would be relevant for detailed cost analysis.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a specific set-aside or requirement for this contract (sb: false). While full and open competition can benefit all businesses, specific outreach to small businesses might have been missed.
Oversight & Accountability
The General Services Administration (GSA), specifically the Public Buildings Service, is responsible for overseeing federal building construction. Oversight would focus on project milestones, quality control, and adherence to the firm fixed price contract.
Related Government Programs
- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Public Buildings Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Long project duration
- Potential for scope creep over extended timeline
- Lack of explicit small business participation noted
- Firm Fixed Price contract requires careful initial pricing
Tags
commercial-and-institutional-building-co, general-services-administration, ny, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $51.6 million to NORTHLAND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED. PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW VEHICLE PROCESSING FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS, US LAND PORT OF ENTRY, CHAMPLAIN, NY
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is NORTHLAND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Public Buildings Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $51.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-03-23. End: 2020-12-31.
What was the primary driver for the extended project duration from 2006 to 2020?
The extended duration from 2006 to 2020 likely reflects the phased nature of large-scale construction projects, potential design modifications, environmental reviews, or the complexity of integrating new facilities with existing port operations. Understanding the specific phases and milestones would clarify the timeline.
How did the firm fixed price contract mitigate risks associated with the long project timeline?
A firm fixed price contract shifts the risk of cost overruns to the contractor, providing the government with cost certainty. For a long project, this structure helps protect against inflation and unforeseen cost increases, assuming the initial price was set appropriately for the scope and duration.
What is the estimated impact of this facility upgrade on border crossing efficiency and trade volume?
The new vehicle processing facility is expected to significantly improve efficiency by modernizing infrastructure and potentially increasing throughput. This can lead to faster customs processing, reduced wait times, and facilitate greater trade volume between the US and Canada at this key port of entry.
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
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: GS02P05DTC3004N
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 4701 BUCKLEY RD, LIVERPOOL, NY, 22
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $51,554,447
Exercised Options: $51,554,447
Current Obligation: $51,554,447
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-03-23
Current End Date: 2020-12-31
Potential End Date: 2020-12-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2011-11-21
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