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The Year That Was, And The Year That Will Be – NIGP & SciQuest Update
Even though we are past the first quarter in 2017, there are still some notable stories from 2016 that need to be wrapped up. For example, 2016 was the first year that this blog was sponsor free. There was also the SciQuest lawsuit that began in 2015, as well as the continuing investigation surrounding NIGP #CodeGate, both […]
Why An EOI? Hydro Provides A Simple Answer
March 21, 2016
In my last post What’s An EOI? More Insights From Hydro on the $85M Controversy, I shared with you the answers I received from Hydro regarding the EOI process they used to enter into an $85M agreement with Tetra Tech. Based on my research relating to the use of EOI’s or Expression of Interest, I also provided additional […]
What’s An EOI? More Insights From Hydro on the $85M Controversy
March 17, 2016
In my March 10th post Manitoba Hydro Single Source “Controversy”: A Time For Answers Over Headlines, I had indicated that I had two questions for which I would seek an answer from Hydro. With my first question, I had asked for further clarification regarding the debriefing process for the unsuccessful bidders. I wrote that this was important, because a […]
Manitoba Hydro Single Source “Controversy”: A Time For Answers Over Headlines
March 10, 2016
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 […]
Manitoba PC Party Throwing Rocks From Glass House RE Untendered Hydro Deal?
March 8, 2016
Today it was revealed that a $85 million contract with Manitoba Hydro was not tendered. This is happening too often. Our Open Government Initiative will ensure that untendered contracts are truly the exception and are used only in exceptional circumstances. Sign your support:http://www.pcmanitoba.com/open_government The Manitoba PC Party’s opportunistic use of social media should be applauded. […]
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 […]
The $85 Million Manitoba Hydro Contract Controversy: A Case Of Looking For Phantom Monsters Under The Bed?
March 1, 2016
Earlier today, an old friend from Winnipeg posted a CBC News article on Facebook titled “$85M contract with Manitoba Hydro was not tendered” with the sub-title “Manitoba Hydro says contract was justified, but won’t say why for competitive reasons.” Based on a cursory view of the above headline, one might be inclined to jump to […]
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