Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs to be handled by company that won no-bid contract, Burgum says

The Trump administration is using a no-bid contract to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool rather than seeking competitive bids, according to statements by Trump officials. The project has faced delays and quality issues, with critics noting that Trump's July social media posts claiming the pool was "crystal clear" used photographs from June that predated a return of algae and peeling sealant. The no-bid contracting decision has drawn scrutiny over government procurement practices.