Big Hill Lake Sewage Renovation

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

This contract was awarded without competitive bidding (Not Competed Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures). While non-competitive awards are legal under FAR 6.302, they bypass price competition.

Awarded 2018-09-26 — 4 days before fiscal year end (Sep 30). End-of-year awards often have compressed timelines and reduced oversight.

First modification occurred shortly after award — before significant work could have been performed. Early scope changes may indicate incomplete requirements.

This solicitation received significantly fewer bidders than the historical average for this agency and NAICS code. Sudden drops in competition may indicate restrictive specs.

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.