The company that did win the bid, Virdi Power, is a company very well known in the industry. I understand that there was a careful evaluation of the bid made by the Power Corporation. The bid from Virdi was the lowest rated, and among the factors looked at was price.
Louis Sebert on Question 670-18(2): New Generators For Yellowknife Power Plant
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 2017. See this statement in context.
Question 670-18(2): New Generators For Yellowknife Power Plant
Oral Questions
March 1st, 2017
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