Detailed Engineering Design and Geotechnical Investigations Not Done Before Procurement
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2023
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What Happened?
Category: Procurement ComplianceIssue: Non-complianceThe agency awarded construction contracts before the detailed designs and soil studies were finished, which can lead to design changes, delays, and extra costs.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"The outputs of consultancy contracts covering the detailed engineering design as well as the geotechnical investigations for various bridges, roads and flood controls were not made prior to the conduct of the procurement activities and the signing of the contract agreement for the infrastructure project counterpart."