Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think it is important to point out once again the difference between an RFP and a tender. We are issuing an RFP for the building of pipelines that will enable us to probably go for public tender on the delivery of fuel. So, those are two different things and the reason why we are going for a request for proposals is because we know as the Premier explained yesterday we know what it is we want, a pipeline, but we do not have all the information on how to get it. There are other issues on location about the type of pipes, about the length because of the different terrains. Environmental issues we need to deal with. So, that is the reason why we are going on with the request for proposals and not a public tender. But I would fully expect that once all the information is known on how to get fuel into the region, that it will go through the public tender process.
Goo Arlooktoo on Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 23rd, 1997
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