The problem is that many initial estimates will be low ball offers to try and win a contract. Perhaps combine the sunken-cost-limit with delayed payments, other

The problem is that many initial estimates will be low ball offers to try and win a contract. Perhaps combine the sunken-cost-limit with delayed payments, otherwise companies might low ball offers knowing they can never finish but still don't care because they'll be paid. Better oversight is clearly needed too. There won't be one tool that'll do the job on its own.