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Originally Posted by hud 91gt
A family member owned an engineering firm which won a major contract for the Vancouver sky train. He quoted a contract at 1.4million (this was 20-30 years ago or so). A partner said it’s government, quote it at $5 million…. This is the shit that is insane. Saying that, that happens in every industry with lack of competition.
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As someone who quotes work to the Governments (both federal and provincial) I can say that's bullshit.
Every bid is ultra competitive, there's no arbitrarily tacking on an extra 300% "because it's government". I'd never win a job.