CONSTRUCTION OF USGS FACILITIES ON BIG ISLAND OF H 3

Awarded 2022-09-01 — 29 days before fiscal year end (Sep 30). End-of-year awards often have compressed timelines and reduced oversight.

This contract has unrealized obligation backlog — funds committed but work not yet performed. This can indicate project delays or budget holds.

Post-award modifications total 200% of the original award. Change orders exceeding 50% suggest scope creep, poor initial estimates, or intentional low-bidding.

Contract duration is 2.0 standard deviations above the average for similar contracts. Unusually long or short durations may indicate scope issues.