independent external probity audit team

The bid evaluation process revealed concerns about compliance, probity, and transparency, including incomplete communication from the probity audit team and partial responses only from five bidders out of 57.

“During his deliberations, the BAC raised several concerns relating to the compliance, probity and transparency of the evaluation process... the BAC noted that documentation provided on validity extensions reflected responses only from five bidders rather than all 57. There was no formal communication received from the independent external probity audit team that the matters had been adequately resolved.”