This is a competitive contract, so the rate we got was on a competitive basis. We cannot inflate it after the fact. Once it's in the basis of payment, it remains. The per diem rates do not change.
November 9th, 2023 / 4:20 p.m.
Supply Team Leader, Professional Services Procurement Directorate, Department of Public Works and Government Services
This is a competitive contract, so the rate we got was on a competitive basis. We cannot inflate it after the fact. Once it's in the basis of payment, it remains. The per diem rates do not change.
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