Issues in federalism and constitutionalism

Laurence Tribe, American Constitutional Law Third Edition Volume One

Chapter 2 “Model I – The Model of Separated and Divided Powers

In order to grasp our federalism, one must focus not principally on abstract theories or examples from other national charters, but on the peculiar edifice of national and state governments erected by our Constitution- an edifice no less real by virtue of being implicit in the Constitution’s plan rather than explicit in its text. (Page 129)

Changing Contract terms after public tender

Crosspost from NECI

Can you change the terms of a contract awarded after a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, or should you issue a new RFP to cover the desired changes? Test yourself with this recent Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) case.

On October 18, 2006, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) issued an RFP for six “streams” of mobile wireless products and services. Stream 1 was “Wireless Cellular/Personal Communications Service (PCS), Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and Aircard products and associated services.” PWGSC intended to select two suppliers for Stream 1. The resulting contracts were to be valid for two years with options to extend the contracts.