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Tutor-Perini is one of the worst offenders
Author: Kraut
Date: 06-07-2021 - 20:02
SP5103 Wrote:
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> Don't forget:
>
> Some contractors (or their subs) intentionally
> underbid the job to get the work, they cry poor
> that they can't do it for their bid and ask to
> renegotiate. I heard that Herzog was famous for
> doing this on commuter operating/maintenance
> contracts.
>
> Some companies intentionally bid at or near break
> even expecting that the inevitable delays or
> change-orders will give them their opportunity to
> make an often healthy profit. If it's a
> design/build or cost-plus contract even more
> opportunity.
>
> It's more likely the incompetence of one of more
> contractors, suppliers, design
> engineers/consultants and/or politicians - or
> sometimes $hit just happens.
Tutor-Perini is one of the worst offenders. I would say I am surprised the state awarded the first contract to them, but they are all in bed together. Politics a dirty
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> Don't forget:
>
> Some contractors (or their subs) intentionally
> underbid the job to get the work, they cry poor
> that they can't do it for their bid and ask to
> renegotiate. I heard that Herzog was famous for
> doing this on commuter operating/maintenance
> contracts.
>
> Some companies intentionally bid at or near break
> even expecting that the inevitable delays or
> change-orders will give them their opportunity to
> make an often healthy profit. If it's a
> design/build or cost-plus contract even more
> opportunity.
>
> It's more likely the incompetence of one of more
> contractors, suppliers, design
> engineers/consultants and/or politicians - or
> sometimes $hit just happens.
Tutor-Perini is one of the worst offenders. I would say I am surprised the state awarded the first contract to them, but they are all in bed together. Politics a dirty
