The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to overhaul East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., with the National Park Service awarding a $389,355 contract for environmental and historic preservation work at the century-old course.

The Sept. 10 contract went to Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., an engineering and planning firm that will assist the Park Service with compliance requirements connected to the proposed rehabilitation. Federal contracting records confirm the award.

President Donald Trump has described his vision for the course as a world-class golf venue capable of hosting major tournaments, including the U.S. Open, Ryder Cup and PGA Championship. Trump announced earlier this year that work was expected to begin Sept. 1.

The administration has been developing the project with golf course architect Tom Fazio and Fazio Golf Design. The planned work would significantly upgrade the historic facility, which dates to 1919 and is part of East Potomac Park, a federally managed recreational area along the Potomac River.

The Park Service has also posted a projected construction solicitation that could reach approximately $49 million, although Interior Department officials said Wednesday that the course design has not been finalized and that speculation about the project's eventual cost is premature.

Democratic members of the House Natural Resources Committee have criticized the administration's handling of the project and are seeking records related to the contracts, planning and decision-making. Rep. Jared Huffman, the committee's top Democrat, argued that Congress and the public should receive additional information about the project.

The administration's plans come as East Potomac's existing facilities face longstanding infrastructure and maintenance challenges. The National Park Service currently describes the three historic D.C. courses, including East Potomac, as public recreational facilities and says they are intended to provide affordable golf opportunities.

Trump's proposal would give the historic course a substantially upgraded role in Washington's golf landscape, with the administration seeking to create a venue capable of hosting major professional tournaments while addressing the property's aging infrastructure.