White House officials awarded a no-bid contract valued at up to $500 million for the construction of a ballroom in the East Wing. The agreement was routed through the Executive Residence office, which typically manages repairs and furnishings, to bypass competitive bidding and cost-control procedures. The Washington Post obtained a copy of the agreement and reported on the project's legal status.
Editor's Analysis
Missing are the White House's official justification for the no-bid contract and perspectives from the contracted construction firm regarding the project's scope and necessity.
