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Do single-source contracts really increase the risk of impropriety in procurement?
March 3, 2016
“Untendered contracts increase the risk of impropriety in procurement,” Ricard said, describing single-source contracts as a type of “higher risk” transaction. – from March 1st, 2015 CBC New article $85M contract with Manitoba Hydro was not tendered While Provincial auditor general Norm Ricard acknowledged that he had not evaluated the $85 million contract between Manitoba Hydro and Tetra […]
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Manitoba Hydro Single Source “Controversy”: A Time For Answers Over Headlines
March 10, 2016
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There is an old saying that “a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.” However, I believe that the real danger is in the inability or unwillingness to ask the right questions. Take for example the recent CBC News headline regarding the Manitoba Hydro deal with Tetra Tech. Under a suggestively accusatory $85M contract with Manitoba Hydro was […]