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Old 03-13-2013, 09:45 AM   #2455
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Originally Posted by Makarov View Post
This strikes me as a totally unfair policy. Frankly, I'm surprised that Alberta's legislation permits this (i.e., there is likely legislation which requires municipalities to formally tender contracts over x dollars, and that sets out how that tender process is to be carried out.)
It could be liability thing where The City identifies the firm as too risky to deal with due to their likeliness to engage in unnecessary and costly litigation.


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Originally Posted by burn_this_city View Post
Obviously Graham thinks they have a legitimate shot at recouping some money from the city.
Or they believe this is their last shot at getting anything.
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