[asdff]

LA metro is in a similar bind. They have to go with certain contractors because these contractors have hired all the talent that is qualified to build to LA metros own specifications for designs. They literally can't afford to understand their own specs.

[pas]

It's common in other countries to hire a separate professional firm (for each specialty) to supervise the work of the general contractor. Does LA do this?

[twobitshifter]

Yes they do.