DoD Awards $103.7M for Florida Bridge Construction, Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. Wins Contract

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $103,724,300 ($103.7M)

Contractor: Kiewit Infrastructure South CO

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2009-09-25

End Date: 2013-12-24

Contract Duration: 1,551 days

Daily Burn Rate: $66.9K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 147

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Construction

Official Description: BRIDGE STA. 1192+18 TO 1244+98

Place of Performance

Location: MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE County, FLORIDA, 33187

State: Florida Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $103.7 million to KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE SOUTH CO for work described as: BRIDGE STA. 1192+18 TO 1244+98 Key points: 1. Significant investment in critical infrastructure. 2. Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. secured a large contract. 3. Full and open competition suggests potential for competitive pricing. 4. Project duration of over 1500 days indicates a complex undertaking.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract value of $103.7 million for highway, street, and bridge construction appears reasonable given the project's scope and duration. Benchmarking against similar large-scale infrastructure projects would provide a more precise assessment.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating that multiple bidders had the opportunity to compete. This method generally promotes price discovery and can lead to more favorable pricing for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers benefit from a competitive bidding process that aims to secure the best value for public funds allocated to infrastructure development.

Public Impact

Enhances transportation infrastructure in Florida, potentially improving traffic flow and safety. Supports economic activity through construction jobs and related industries. Long-term asset for the state, contributing to regional connectivity.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 70 / 10

Positive Signals

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the Construction sector, specifically highway, street, and bridge construction. Spending in this area is often driven by government infrastructure initiatives and maintenance needs.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small businesses were not directly awarded this contract, nor is there explicit information on their subcontracting roles. Further investigation would be needed to assess small business participation.

Oversight & Accountability

The award was made by the Department of the Army, a component of the Department of Defense. Oversight would typically involve project management, quality assurance, and financial monitoring throughout the contract lifecycle.

Related Government Programs

Risk Flags

Tags

highway-street-and-bridge-construction, department-of-defense, fl, definitive-contract, 100m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $103.7 million to KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE SOUTH CO. BRIDGE STA. 1192+18 TO 1244+98

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE SOUTH CO.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $103.7 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2009-09-25. End: 2013-12-24.

What was the total number of bids received under the full and open competition?

The provided data does not specify the total number of bids received. While the contract type is 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION,' the exact number of proposals submitted is not detailed. Knowing the number of bids would offer further insight into the competitiveness of the bidding environment.

Are there any performance concerns or disputes associated with this contract?

The available data does not indicate any performance concerns or disputes. The contract was awarded in 2009 and completed in 2013. Without access to contract performance reports or historical dispute logs, it's impossible to definitively state there were no issues.

How does the final contract value compare to the initial estimated cost?

The data provided shows the awarded amount ($103,724,299.71) but does not include the initial estimated cost or any information about potential modifications. Therefore, a comparison to determine if the final value deviated significantly from the estimate cannot be made.

Industry Classification

NAICS: ConstructionHighway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionHighway, Street, and Bridge Construction

Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIESCONSTRUCT NONBUILDING FACILITIES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Solicitation ID: W912EP08R0025

Offers Received: 147

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Peter Kiewit Sons Inc (UEI: 070729517)

Address: KIEWIT PLZ, OMAHA, NE, 68131

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $103,724,300

Exercised Options: $103,724,300

Current Obligation: $103,724,300

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Timeline

Start Date: 2009-09-25

Current End Date: 2013-12-24

Potential End Date: 2013-12-24 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2021-03-28

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