this isconfirmed
fuck me. they actually awarded the contract to Sydney R Stone & Co Limited
6338 Viscount Rd
Mississauga, ON
apparently the going rate for 2 new Programmable Fully Hydraulic Guillotines is only CAD $65 425.87
https://buyandsell.gc.ca/cds/public/2020/05/21/e884dd06ea41cf3a2f9b498b8d165277/ABES.PROD.PW__PD.B005.E78707.EBSU001.PDF
https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/award-notice/PW-PD-005-78707-001