The Department of Transport has come under scrutiny from Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic for its handling of procurement processes, particularly in disqualifying low-cost contractors on arbitrary grounds. Blacklock's Reporter says Jeglic has raised concerns about systemic issues within the federal procurement system, highlighting instances where insider practices appear to prevail.A complaint brought to the attention of Jeglic highlighted the case of a registered supplier who was unfairly disqualified from a bid, despite offering a proposal at less than half the price of the winning bid. The complaint outlined how the transport department utilized undisclosed criteria to justify the disqualification, notably focusing on the adequacy of the bidder's workforce.The incident stemmed from a 2023 call for bidders for wreck removal in Québec’s Mitchinamecus River, a job that ultimately cost taxpayers $74,259. Following an investigation prompted by the complaint, Jeglic found that the disqualification was unreasonable, emphasizing that the transport department's assessment lacked transparency and fairness.In his ruling, Jeglic criticized the department's decision to disqualify the bid based on vague explanations and undisclosed criteria. The complainant was subsequently awarded $3,277 in costs, highlighting the repercussions of the unfair procurement practices.Testifying before the Commons government operations committee on April 29, Jeglic underscored the systemic challenges plaguing federal procurement processes. He highlighted the prevalence of insider practices and the need for comprehensive reforms to address underlying issues.Jeglic's testimony emphasized the urgent need for substantial changes in federal procurement practices, warning against superficial fixes that fail to address the root causes of inefficiency and unfairness. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Department of Transport has come under scrutiny from Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic for its handling of procurement processes, particularly in disqualifying low-cost contractors on arbitrary grounds. Blacklock's Reporter says Jeglic has raised concerns about systemic issues within the federal procurement system, highlighting instances where insider practices appear to prevail.A complaint brought to the attention of Jeglic highlighted the case of a registered supplier who was unfairly disqualified from a bid, despite offering a proposal at less than half the price of the winning bid. The complaint outlined how the transport department utilized undisclosed criteria to justify the disqualification, notably focusing on the adequacy of the bidder's workforce.The incident stemmed from a 2023 call for bidders for wreck removal in Québec’s Mitchinamecus River, a job that ultimately cost taxpayers $74,259. Following an investigation prompted by the complaint, Jeglic found that the disqualification was unreasonable, emphasizing that the transport department's assessment lacked transparency and fairness.In his ruling, Jeglic criticized the department's decision to disqualify the bid based on vague explanations and undisclosed criteria. The complainant was subsequently awarded $3,277 in costs, highlighting the repercussions of the unfair procurement practices.Testifying before the Commons government operations committee on April 29, Jeglic underscored the systemic challenges plaguing federal procurement processes. He highlighted the prevalence of insider practices and the need for comprehensive reforms to address underlying issues.Jeglic's testimony emphasized the urgent need for substantial changes in federal procurement practices, warning against superficial fixes that fail to address the root causes of inefficiency and unfairness. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.