Questioning Transparency in a $13M Contract The federal government's contracting process remains shrouded in mystery, despite efforts to increase transparency and accountability. A recent exchange between Rep.
Joe Neguse (D Colo. ) and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation project highlights concerns about lack of oversight and competition in awarding a $13 million contract.
The controversy surrounding Atlantic Industrial Coatings, selected for the project without a competitive bid, underscores issues with government contracting practices.