Trump awards no-bid contract for Reflecting Pool repaint
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17 claimsPresident Trump used a government exemption to award a $6.9 million no-bid contract to Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
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The contract is for repainting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to an ocean-blue color.
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The exemption is typically reserved for urgent situations to prevent serious injury, financial or other harm to the government.
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5 questionsWhat specific emergency justification was used to bypass the standard bidding process?
Did Atlantic Industrial Coatings actually perform pool work for Trump's properties, and if so, why is it not on their website?
What are the long-term maintenance implications of painting the Reflecting Pool ocean-blue?
How much did the color change contribute to the $6.9 million contract versus other repairs?
Were any other companies considered or contacted before awarding the no-bid contract?
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