Delays in GSA's Process for Contracting for Architect/Engineer Services

摘要

GSA takes longer to award architect/engineer contracts for construction and major repair and alteration projects than other Federal agencies GAO reviewed. Delays occur at almost all phases in the award process, with frequent revisions to the scope of work being the primary cause for delays. Due to inflation, delays in awarding contracts for architect-engineer services increased construction, repair, and alteration costs. GSA's efforts to improve the architect/engineer process should shorten the time to award contracts. GAO endorses these efforts and encourages GSA to continue to improve the architect/engineer process.