Army Awards $30.9M for Barnegat Inlet Storm Damage Reduction, Repairing Beachfill
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $30,923,848 ($30.9M)
Contractor: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CO, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2013-04-24
End Date: 2014-01-02
Contract Duration: 253 days
Daily Burn Rate: $122.2K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: BARNEGAT INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET, LONG BEACH ISLAND, NEW JERSEY STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT: FLOOD CONTROL AND COASTAL EMERGENCY BEACHFILL REPAIR
Place of Performance
Location: LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, OCEAN County, NEW JERSEY, 08008
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $30.9 million to GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC for work described as: BARNEGAT INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET, LONG BEACH ISLAND, NEW JERSEY STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT: FLOOD CONTROL AND COASTAL EMERGENCY BEACHFILL REPAIR Key points: 1. Project addresses critical storm damage reduction needs for Long Beach Island, NJ. 2. Awarded to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co, LLC, a significant player in coastal construction. 3. The contract value of $30.9M represents a substantial investment in coastal resilience. 4. This project falls within the heavy and civil engineering construction sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $30.9M appears reasonable for a large-scale coastal repair project of this nature. Benchmarking against similar federal beach nourishment and storm damage reduction projects would provide a more precise assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The project was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. This method typically leads to more competitive pricing as multiple qualified contractors can bid.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used to enhance coastal protection, potentially reducing future disaster relief costs and safeguarding local economies.
Public Impact
Enhances storm surge protection for residents and infrastructure on Long Beach Island. Supports the local economy through infrastructure improvement and potential tourism benefits. Contributes to the long-term environmental health and stability of the New Jersey coastline.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to unforeseen site conditions or material price fluctuations.
- Environmental impacts during construction activities need careful monitoring.
Positive Signals
- Addresses a clear and present need for coastal storm damage reduction.
- Utilizes a competitive bidding process to ensure fair pricing.
- Project completion will improve community safety and resilience.
Sector Analysis
This project is within the heavy and civil engineering construction sector, which involves large-scale infrastructure development. Federal spending in this sector often focuses on transportation, water resources, and environmental protection projects.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses, suggesting larger firms dominated the bidding process for this specialized heavy civil engineering project.
Oversight & Accountability
The Department of the Army, under the Department of Defense, is responsible for overseeing this contract. Standard federal procurement oversight mechanisms should be in place to ensure compliance and performance.
Related Government Programs
- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Contract duration (253 days) may be tight for extensive repair work.
- Lack of small business participation.
- Firm Fixed Price contracts can shift risk to the contractor, potentially leading to higher initial bids.
- Geographic specificity of the project may limit broader applicability of cost data.
Tags
other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-constr, department-of-defense, nj, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $30.9 million to GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC. BARNEGAT INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET, LONG BEACH ISLAND, NEW JERSEY STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT: FLOOD CONTROL AND COASTAL EMERGENCY BEACHFILL REPAIR
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $30.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2013-04-24. End: 2014-01-02.
What specific engineering challenges were anticipated for this beachfill repair project, and how did they influence the final contract price?
The specific engineering challenges likely included factors such as sand sourcing and transport, optimal placement for wave attenuation, and integration with existing coastal structures. These challenges would have been detailed in the project's scope of work, influencing the cost estimates submitted by bidders. The firm fixed-price contract suggests these risks were largely priced into the initial award.
How does the $30.9M investment compare to the estimated long-term costs of storm damage without this intervention?
While precise figures are unavailable, the $30.9M investment is likely significantly less than the potential costs associated with severe storm damage to Long Beach Island's infrastructure, homes, and businesses. This project aims to mitigate future economic losses and costs associated with disaster recovery, representing a proactive investment in resilience.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the effectiveness of this beachfill repair project post-completion?
Effectiveness KPIs would likely include measures of beach width and volume retention over time, reduction in shoreline erosion rates, performance during subsequent storm events (e.g., reduced overtopping or inundation), and potentially ecological monitoring of the restored habitat. Regular post-project assessments would track these metrics.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction › Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, ALTER REAL PROPERTY › MAINT, ALTER, REPAIR BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SEALED BID
Solicitation ID: W912BU13B0010
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (UEI: 362899130)
Address: 2122 YORK RD STE 200, OAK BROOK, IL, 60523
Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $30,923,848
Exercised Options: $30,923,848
Current Obligation: $30,923,848
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 1
Total Subaward Amount: $1,635,322
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 2013-04-24
Current End Date: 2014-01-02
Potential End Date: 2014-01-02 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-02-25
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