This is an update to our posting of November 9 discussing the contract awarded to Whitefish Energy by PREPA (Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority) to help restore electricity on the island (see Whitefish Energy Contract to Restore Puerto Rico Electricity). PREPA awarded a $300 million sole-source contract to Whitefish Energy which, when it was exposed, became immediately controversial for several reasons. At the time of award, Whitefish had only two employees. The contract prices for linemen seemed exorbitant. The contract was was awarded without competition and contained unusual clauses such as the one preventing PREPA (or the Government) access to cost data.
SOURCE: Whitefish Contract to Restore Puerto Rico Electricity – Update
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
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