i also want to point out working with julie labonte, we have been working with her and her staff to prevent duplicative the work with other panels. just yesterday, we formally voted to start an examination of project expenditures and program managing costs. we are going to be looking among regional, local, and smaller, larger projects. to get started. once we are completing those, based on what is happening with different projects, we will be picking another representative in an ongoing process once we get those consultants on board. also depending on the yellow or red light status of the quarterly report. the second area, priority we have is to evaluate change orders and contingencies and their effectiveness in risk- management programs. similar to the first example, our sampling, we will be doing a sampling project, and then sort of rotating through the program. as i said, these are our first priorities. there is a much longer list. we will be delivered -- developing much longer proposals. to ensure they are helpful to both the puc and the public. the final focus in the upcoming year is g

. >> commissioners, and julie -- i am julie labonte. sometimes we get complacent, and we get a lot of approvals, but it is good to sit back. but we were very pleased with receiving five bids on this key projects. the lowest bid turned out to be responsible responsive, and we are pleased to secure approval for the award of this critical contract. i would also like to point out by the way that the winning bidder did commit to a participation of almost 7%, which was higher than the goal, which was 5%, so i think this shows a good favor. >> do you have a specific question? or would you like me to take you through a general overview? do you have a specific question on the process, or would you like -- newmont -- commissioner caen: just to read it through it. >> to be able to complete the work. the apparent low bidder did not submit or we did not find when we went back and look at the documentation that affidavit. the city attorney's office reviewed all of the documents and the specifications as well as the law on the matter, and they deemed