SANDAG No-Bid Contracting Practices
Sector: Government • Location: San Diego, California, United States
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) awarded at least $74 million in no-bid contracts over 2022 and 2023, with issues including favoritism, lack of oversight, and contract amendments increasing costs significantly. The audit found persistent problems with no-bid contracting, including a blanket approval of 50 no-bid contracts via email, violations of agency policies, and favoritism to
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- San Diego Union-Tribune
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Description | The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) awarded at least $74 million in no-bid contracts over 2022 and 2023, with issues including favoritism, lack of oversight, and contract amendments increasing costs significantly. The audit found persistent problems with no-bid contracting, including a blanket approval of 50 no-bid contracts via email, violations of agency policies, and favoritism towards certain companies such as HNTB, AECOM Technical Services, and Kimley-Horn and Associates. The agency is working on reforms and implementing audit recommendations to improve contracting practices. |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | San Diego |
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Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-26 |
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