DoD's $27.4M Army contract for pre-construction services awarded to J. E. Dunn Construction Company
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $27,377,595 ($27.4M)
Contractor: J. E. Dunn Construction Company
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-04-06
End Date: 2012-05-31
Contract Duration: 1,882 days
Daily Burn Rate: $14.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: FORT LEONARD WOOD, PULASKI County, MISSOURI, 65473
State: Missouri Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $27.4 million to J. E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for work described as: PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single firm, J. E. Dunn Construction Company. 2. The contract value is $27.4 million over a period of 1882 days. 3. This contract falls under the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector. 4. The award was made under Full and Open Competition. 5. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $27.4 million for pre-construction services over nearly 5 years appears reasonable given the scope. Benchmarking against similar large-scale construction pre-planning contracts is difficult without more specific service details.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better pricing for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently for necessary pre-construction planning.
Public Impact
Ensures necessary planning and design phases are completed before major construction begins. Supports the Department of the Army's infrastructure development and maintenance. Provides employment opportunities within the construction sector. The long duration suggests a significant, multi-phase project.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific details on the services provided under 'pre-construction phase services'.
- No indication of small business participation.
- The contract duration is quite long (1882 days).
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Firm Fixed Price contract type can help control costs.
- The awardee is a known construction company.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector, which includes a wide range of building projects. Spending in this sector can vary significantly based on government infrastructure needs and economic conditions.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if opportunities were missed or if the project scope inherently excluded small business involvement.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense. Standard government oversight mechanisms would apply to ensure contract compliance and performance.
Related Government Programs
- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed service description.
- No small business participation noted.
- Long contract duration without clear milestones.
- Unclear competitive bidding details (number of bids, price spread).
Tags
commercial-and-institutional-building-co, department-of-defense, mo, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $27.4 million to J. E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is J. E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $27.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-04-06. End: 2012-05-31.
What specific pre-construction services were included in this $27.4 million contract, and how do they align with industry standards for similar projects?
The contract specifies 'PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES' without detailing specific tasks. Typically, this can include site investigation, feasibility studies, preliminary design, cost estimation, scheduling, and permitting assistance. Without a detailed statement of work, it's difficult to definitively assess alignment with industry standards or justify the $27.4 million value over 1882 days.
Given the contract was awarded under full and open competition, what was the competitive landscape, and did the pricing reflect this competition effectively?
While awarded under full and open competition, the provided data does not reveal the number of bids received or the pricing of competing offers. The 'br' field (14547) might represent a bid amount, but its context is unclear. Effective price discovery is assumed due to the competition type, but specific evidence is lacking.
What is the long-term effectiveness and value proposition of this pre-construction services contract for the Department of the Army's infrastructure goals?
The long-term effectiveness hinges on the quality of the pre-construction planning provided by J. E. Dunn Construction Company. If the services lead to efficient project execution, cost savings, and successful completion of subsequent construction phases, the contract will prove valuable. However, without visibility into the actual construction outcomes, this remains an assumption.
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: W912DQ07R0012
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: JE Dunn Construction Group Inc (UEI: 007836448)
Address: 929 HOLMES ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 05
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $27,377,595
Exercised Options: $27,377,595
Current Obligation: $27,377,595
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-04-06
Current End Date: 2012-05-31
Potential End Date: 2012-05-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2012-03-28
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