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Construction Procurement Changes: No More Reverse Auctions for Complex Projects.

New rules change how the U.S. government procures complex design and construction services. This means that for large and intricate public projects, such as road construction or building new facilities, reverse auctions will no longer be used, aiming for better quality and efficiency. This change is intended to improve the quality of public investments, indirectly affecting the safety and functionality of infrastructure used by citizens.
Key points
Prohibits the use of reverse auctions (where companies bid down prices) for complex and substantial design and construction services funded by the government.
These new rules only apply to acquisitions above a certain value threshold, not affecting smaller, simpler purchases.
The government will define what constitutes "complex, specialized, or substantial" design and construction services to ensure clarity.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1231
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2021-04-20