Only if you're trying to guarantee substandard work and missed deadlines.

"This design-bid-build method creates an incentive to reward contractors who take a narrow view of the scope and always interpret inconsistencies in the design documents to their advantage. In the worst cases, this can lead to Idiot Contractor Syndrome in which every item not specifically addressed in the documents is assumed not to exist."

Since most contractor's don't have crystal balls to magically know what an architect is thinking, and since most architect's have never actually built ANYTHING more than models, a smart contractor will take the safe route and view the scope narrowly, as it is provided. A smarter contractor will note deficiencies in the construction drawings and specifications, and ask the owner & architect how they want to resolve the issue.

"There is no reward for a knowledgeable contractor who adds in scope of work to cover items that are needed, based on his experience, but not called for in the documents. Thus the best choice may not have the lowest first price."

That's right. The knowledgeable contractor who covers everything is likely to bid himself out of the job, despite being the most likely candidate to see the job through to completion with all his t's crossed and i's dotted.

There's a very good reason why people mock the government for always hiring the lowest bidder. I've worked on government jobs and I've seen the lowest bidders at work.