EPA awards $12.6M for Remediation Services to Environmental Quality Management, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $12,676,012 ($12.7M)
Contractor: Environmental Quality Management, Inc
Awarding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Start Date: 2003-02-15
End Date: 2003-09-30
Contract Duration: 227 days
Daily Burn Rate: $55.8K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Place of Performance
Location: CINCINNATI, HAMILTON County, OHIO, 45240
State: Ohio Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Environmental Protection Agency obligated $12.7 million to ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC for work described as: Key points: 1. Contract awarded for remediation services. 2. Environmental Quality Management, Inc. is the contractor. 3. The contract was competitively awarded. 4. The total award value is $12.6 million. 5. The contract duration is 227 days.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The award value of $12.6 million for remediation services appears reasonable given the scope and duration. Benchmarking against similar contracts for environmental remediation services would provide further validation.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under a competitive delivery order, indicating a robust price discovery process. This method generally ensures fair and reasonable pricing by allowing multiple vendors to compete.
Taxpayer Impact: Competitive bidding helps ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently, leading to cost savings compared to non-competitive awards.
Public Impact
Ensures environmental cleanup and protection. Supports the EPA's mission to safeguard public health and the environment. Creates jobs in the environmental services sector.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process
- Clear contract scope (Remediation Services)
- Established agency (EPA)
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the environmental services sector, which is crucial for regulatory compliance and public health. Spending in this sector can vary based on environmental incidents and regulatory focus.
Small Business Impact
The provided data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved in this contract. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency, a federal agency with established oversight mechanisms. The competitive nature of the award suggests a degree of accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Remediation Services
- Environmental Protection Agency Contracting
- Environmental Protection Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed scope of work
- Unclear meaning of 'br' field
- No historical performance data provided
- No indication of small business participation
Tags
remediation-services, environmental-protection-agency, oh, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Environmental Protection Agency awarded $12.7 million to ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC. See the official description on USAspending.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $12.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2003-02-15. End: 2003-09-30.
What specific remediation activities were covered under this contract?
The data indicates 'Remediation Services' as the contract's nature. However, specific details regarding the type of environmental contaminants, the geographic locations of the sites, and the exact methods of remediation (e.g., soil excavation, groundwater treatment, hazardous waste disposal) are not provided. Further documentation would be required to understand the full scope of work.
How does the $12.6 million award compare to the baseline bid or estimated cost?
The data shows a base award amount of $12,676,011.97. Without information on the baseline bid or the agency's independent government cost estimate, it's difficult to assess if this award represents significant savings or an overage. The 'br' field shows 55841, which might represent a bid amount or a different metric, but its context is unclear.
What is the historical performance of Environmental Quality Management, Inc. with the EPA?
The data provided does not include historical performance metrics for Environmental Quality Management, Inc. with the EPA. Assessing past performance, including on-time delivery, quality of work, and adherence to budget on previous contracts, would be crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the contractor's reliability and effectiveness.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Remediation and Other Waste Management Services › Remediation Services
Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING › HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Contractor Details
Parent Company: EQM Technologies & Energy, Inc (UEI: 826517729)
Address: 1800 CARILLION BLVD, CINCINNATI, OH, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 68S60201
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2003-02-15
Current End Date: 2003-09-30
Potential End Date: 2003-09-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2008-10-14
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