Mr. Speaker, in about 80 percent of the cases the reason why a contract was awarded to one firm and not the other is because of price and those are through our public tenders. In the other cases where we go through request for proposals, the process is a little bit more elaborate. There are more concepts involved, therefore that would make it pretty clear that in most cases it is a cut and dried reason why they did not win. However, I have looked into the issue a bit further and I have taken steps to ensure that in all letters from the Department of Public Works to unsuccessful bidders, that there is an offer to answer questions that they have on their own proposal.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 292-13(4): Process For Contract Proposals
In the Legislative Assembly on February 11th, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 292-13(4): Process For Contract Proposals
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 10th, 1997
Page 532
Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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