ing its tenth year, the TES was an instant suc-
cess because of its efficiency. The system of-
fered by the BSDQ makes it possible to receive
a greater number of bids for each registered
project and to obtain better prices thanks to
healthy competition.
MARKET ADVANTAGES
The BSDQ is built on top of a solid foundation
in the law: during the construction inquiry
known as “the Charbonneau Commission” the
BSDQ was invited as an expert to present an
overview of its role and its functioning and
especially of its efficiency as administrator
of a tendering system. The BSDQ was proud
of the recognition given by the Charbonneau
commission in their final report. The Tender-
ing Code has been recognized many times by
the courts as in the public interest as a collec-
tive contract favouring healthy competition
and ensuring a serious effort to provide the
best price when bids are submitted. “Not only
that,” says Lacroix, “it allows access to stra-
tegic information, market efficiencies, a fair
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