Contract Management and Oversight

The Field Lab partnered with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to examine contract management practices across major service agreements. The project supported the MBTA’s efforts to strengthen oversight and management of contracts.

Project Partner

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Engineering and Maintenance Department

Project Summary

Students worked with MBTA staff to analyze contract structures, management practices, and oversight mechanisms across major service agreements.

Areas of Focus

The team examined contract structures, management and tracking practices, and benchmarking against industry standards. The analysis focused on examining contract structures, management practices, and tracking mechanisms.

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