To evaluate objectively, they'll have bid evaluation criteria already set with weightings assigned to each RFP component. Geograhical location will be a part of that. How important a part? No one knows except for Amazon at this time. But, if being in an American city is super important, that will be weighed heavily and Calgary will take a hit in that category. However, if proximity to Seattle is important, Calgary will score well here. Maybe, location isn't all that important, will have a low weighting, and the economic "section" of the bid evaluation will be heavily weighted. As in 80% of the bid score. Which wouldn't surprise me. This will be a tough bid to evaluate without emotion and subjectivity creeping into the discussion I'm sure. It'll be set up to be as objective as possible.
The Americans will for sure be pissed if Amazon awards to a Canadian city. But, people have short term memories. And, the rest of the world might appreciate Amazon more if they make it easier for top end talent to get a job with them.
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