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Independent MGT review flags low bidder participation and frequent change orders; LA Unified facilities outline reforms
Summary
An independent MGT review identified low bidder participation on large LAUSD projects and a pattern of numerous change orders on several projects. Facilities staff described steps underway, including expanded due diligence, allowances for unknowns, a cross‑department task force, new KPIs and monthly change‑order monitoring.
An independent analysis by consulting firm MGT, discussed at the Facilities and Procurement Committee on Dec. 2, raised questions about bidder participation on major LAUSD construction procurements and a pattern of substantial change orders on several projects. The report reviewed a sample of completed projects and recommended 20+ actions to improve competitiveness and project controls.
Committee members said the report noted that many large solicitations drew only one or two bidders and that five projects in the sample had more than 50 change orders each. "The report notes low bidder participation as one of the challenges," said…
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