The bidding process for University construction must be reevaluated to ensure timely and quality construction. Because of a N.C. general statute, construction contracts are automatically awarded to the lowest-bidding contractors, based on the estimated cost of construction. But there are other factors that must be addressed.
Law students are more than aware of the inconveniences of delayed construction.
The University also needs initial quality to prevent needs for later renovation. But taking the lowest bidder can be shortsighted. If a company does the job for less, it may be cutting corners that the University will be forced to fill in at a later date. Recently, Chancellor Michael Hooker advocated a revision of the program. Construction projects already involve pre-qualification, an evaluation of the company before it makes a bid.