West Berkshire LAN Room and Shower Room Construction

Only one company submitted a bid. Reduced competition may indicate barriers to entry, poor solicitation visibility, or pre-determined outcomes.

Awarded 2019-09-11 — 19 days before fiscal year end (Sep 30). End-of-year awards often have compressed timelines and reduced oversight.

The Government Accountability Office has identified contract management challenges in this agency's operational area, recommending strengthened management controls. This is a systemic observation about the procurement environment, not a reflection on any individual contract or contractor.