Federal Suit Challenges Idaho's Highway Management Program
Idaho's selection of the Washington Group/CH2M Hill team for program administration in connection with the state's ambitious highway redevelopment plan has triggerred a federal lawsuit by Parsons Brinckerhoff, according to ENR. PB (teamed with HDR Engineering) alleges in the suit that Idaho violated federal law by weighting the selection process with in-state preferences.
Here's the most recent news, courtesy of the Statesman in Boise.
Update: The Idaho transportation board voted December 14 - reluctantly, and under pressure from the feds - to reconsider the award to Washington Group. While WCL is far removed from the action, the fix still seems to be in on this contract award. Look for Washington Group to be re-awarded the contract shortly after the New Year.