Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 5, 2024

This structure allowed Gunvor and its co-conspirators to avoid a competitive bidding process and to obtain contractual terms that it could not have obtained otherwise.” Attorney Breon Peace for the Eastern District of New York.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. Had the Director accepted the late bid, their reputation would be tarnished forever. Why not” asked the VP.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A formal call for bids on a project, known as a tender, initiates the bidding process among prospective contractors. This process includes several crucial steps: tendering by the bidders, bid evaluation by the client and award of the contract to the successful bidder. What is a Tender Document in Construction?

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tendering is the act of offering bids in construction-related contracts with significant stakeholders such as the government, commercial developers or contractors. Public sector bids are often released by government agencies, whereas private sector tenders are offered by businesses or developers.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. These reactions can lead to strict risk management and purchasing policies with overly complicated bid documents and onerous requirements that are imposing on potential SME bidders.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Some examples of how competition in public procurement include better roads, increased digital infrastructure, and greater environmental compliance. Robust competition in public procurement can bring these promising outcomes. Yet, limited competition in the procurement landscape can be disastrous.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Understanding the different types of government contracts—fixed price, cost reimbursement, and time and materials—is crucial for businesses to manage risks and costs effectively while engaging with government projects. There are three primary types of contracts: fixed price, cost reimbursement, and time/materials contracts.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. Ensuring ongoing compliance can enhance your reputation and increase your chances of winning future contracts.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 17, 2023

What we did last month to run a competitive process or prepare for a procurement is likely going to be how we approach our next. The price of carpet @ $10.00 per m² has a strong influence on any other price we see-higher or lower. When other colleagues adopt similar methods, it suggests we do the same. The anchor is the $10.00

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Legitimate sole source situations require thorough justification, including market research and analysis, evidence of unique expertise or specialized needs that only one vendor can fulfill, and a demonstration that the price is fair and reasonable. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable.

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JUNE 11, 2024

If you’re exploring contract types that any government agency uses, understanding the distinctions between fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and other specialized contracts is paramount. The two main categories of government contracts are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Case studies: In Colombia , rather than the government trying to document and standardize all possible technologies, the framework agreements created for the IT sector link directly to the providers’ public web pages, which list all of their services and prices.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Learn how to establish your business, tap into government needs, and bid effectively to win contracts. Whether you’re new to the industry or seeking to refine your strategies, this article can help elevate your business in the competitive sphere of federal contracting. They submit direct bids to undertake government contracts.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Looking to improve your proposal for bid? This guide covers the essential practices and elements to make your bid proposal stand out and win projects by focusing on an effective bid proposal that thoroughly reviews provided documents, requirements, and conducts research to show commitment and interest in the client’s needs.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This article will show you the steps to take, from understanding different contract types to crafting a winning bid, including how to find government contracts and bidding on them. A government bid refers to a proposal or offer made by companies. If a bid is accepted, the parties will create a government contract.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Responsibility in government contracting goes beyond technical capabilities and pricing; it encompasses financial stability, past performance, ethics, compliance with laws, security clearances, and overall business integrity.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

Contract type – fixed price per month. Post on BC Bid ( [link] ) (or Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) ( [link] ) or send to an approved Vendor list. Be careful to only select Canadian ones due to our Competitive Bidding Laws and Trade Agreement obligations for the public sector. The latter saves you money.

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