P656 base bid price for the entire work. The project includes construction, rehabilitation, and repairs of a Visitor Control Center (VCC), Commercial

Awarded 2023-08-31 — 30 days before fiscal year end (Sep 30). End-of-year awards often have compressed timelines and reduced oversight.

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

This agency's spending on this type of work increased significantly vs prior years. Rapid spending increases often outpace oversight capacity.