Democrat Neguse presses Burgum on reflecting pool, $13M ‘no-bid’ contract
Summary
Rep. Joe Neguse questioned Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about a $13 million contract for fixing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Neguse wanted to know why the contract was given without a competitive bidding process during the budget hearing for President Trump’s 2027 fiscal year plan.Key Facts
- The contract was for renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- The contract amount was $13 million.
- It was awarded to a company named Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
- The contract was given without a competitive bidding process, sometimes called a “no-bid” contract.
- Rep. Joe Neguse is a Democrat from Colorado.
- Doug Burgum is the Interior Secretary.
- The questioning happened during a House Natural Resource Committee hearing.
- The discussion was part of the review of President Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget request.
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