Army awards $52M construction contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. for heavy civil engineering
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $52,032,943 ($52.0M)
Contractor: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CO, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2018-04-16
End Date: 2020-06-09
Contract Duration: 785 days
Daily Burn Rate: $66.3K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF LONG BEACH CONTRACT 2
Place of Performance
Location: LONG BEACH, NASSAU County, NEW YORK, 11561
State: New York Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $52.0 million to GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF LONG BEACH CONTRACT 2 Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single, large business entity. 2. Significant contract value of over $52 million. 3. Competition method was 'Full and Open', suggesting broad market access. 4. Project duration was 785 days, indicating a substantial undertaking.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The awarded amount of $52,032,943.45 is substantial. Benchmarking against similar heavy civil engineering construction contracts is difficult without more specific project details, but the value suggests a significant scope of work.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under 'Full and Open Competition', which is generally positive for price discovery. However, the award went to a single entity, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, suggesting they were the most competitive or the only responsive bidder.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition aims to secure the best value for taxpayers. The final price reflects the outcome of this competitive process.
Public Impact
Taxpayers benefit from a competitive bidding process for a large-scale construction project. The project's completion impacts infrastructure development within the Army's purview. The award to a single, established company may indicate market concentration in this specific construction niche.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- Single awardee despite full and open competition.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized.
- Firm fixed price contract type.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under 'Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction'. Spending in this sector is critical for national infrastructure and defense readiness. Benchmarks vary widely based on project type and location.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that neither small business set-aside nor subcontracting was utilized for this contract. This suggests that the primary awardee is a large business and that opportunities for small businesses were not explicitly incorporated into this specific award.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army, a component of the Department of Defense. Oversight would typically involve contract management by the Army Corps of Engineers or relevant contracting command to ensure performance and adherence to terms.
Related Government Programs
- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- No small business participation identified.
- Single awardee despite full and open competition.
- Contract value is significant, requiring robust oversight.
- Project duration is lengthy, increasing risk of cost overruns or delays.
Tags
other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-constr, department-of-defense, ny, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $52.0 million to GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC. IGF::OT::IGF LONG BEACH CONTRACT 2
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 $52.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2018-04-16. End: 2020-06-09.
What specific infrastructure or civil engineering work was performed under this contract?
The contract falls under NAICS code 237990, 'Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.' This broad category can encompass a wide range of projects such as dredging, marine construction, flood control, and other large-scale civil engineering endeavors. Without further details, the exact nature of the work remains unspecified.
What factors led to only one awardee being selected despite full and open competition?
Several factors could explain a single awardee under full and open competition. The specific technical requirements may have limited the number of capable bidders. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC might have submitted the most advantageous offer in terms of price, technical merit, or past performance, or they could have been the only responsive bidder meeting all criteria.
How does the contract duration of 785 days compare to typical project timelines in this sector?
A duration of 785 days (approximately 2.15 years) is substantial for a construction project. The appropriateness of this timeline depends heavily on the scope and complexity of the heavy civil engineering work. For large-scale projects like major dredging operations or significant infrastructure development, such durations are not uncommon and reflect the scale of the undertaking.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction › Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SEALED BID
Solicitation ID: W912DS18B0002
Offers Received: 2
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, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $56,144,784
Exercised Options: $55,605,784
Current Obligation: $52,032,943
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 2
Total Subaward Amount: $17,771,400
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2018-04-16
Current End Date: 2020-06-09
Potential End Date: 2020-06-09 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-02-17
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