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Ted Cruz: “20% of the score goes to whoever claims they need the least…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 15:43

That's how they control the goalposts. The best quote unquote bid promises 30% discounts, best in class wages and benefits, local sourcing, sustainability, community programs and full time jobs. Then 20% of the score goes to whoever claims they need the least subsidy. Lowballing is the strategy. And then cost overruns are guaranteed. Core basket discounts must be universal quote sticker prices, not promotions. Then the operator must create a membership card to quote implement a discount program. (15:43–15:49)

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Asserts that a portion of the bid evaluation is based on the claimed need for subsidies.

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