Summit Farmer
Chapter 1669 - 1667: Won the Bid

Chapter 1669: Chapter 1667: Won the Bid

Just when the branch office was in turmoil, the opening of bids for the Riverwater Valley Reservoir Project was scheduled for tomorrow.

"Leader, we’ve done all we could; we’re hoping for a fair tender process."

Florida Collins was the most aware of the details of this bidding. Peter had virtually not engaged in any activities. His bid was submitted casually, and the quotation was a figure that Peter had written himself, which everyone found difficult to understand.

"All we can do is try our best."

Seeing Florida’s worried expression, Peter appeared indifferent.

After hesitating, Florida asked, "Leader, if we don’t win the bid this time, will it have a big impact on you?"

"Don’t worry, it’s not a big deal."

Peter was truly unconcerned about this matter.

After seeing Florida exit, Peter couldn’t help but smile; nobody was optimistic about this tender.

When he got up and walked into Matthew Clarkson’s office, Matthew was sitting there deep in thought.

"Peter, what’s up?" Matthew looked at Peter with a puzzled expression as he entered.

"Well, there is something. The opening of the bids for the Riverwater Valley Reservoir Project is tomorrow, and I need to attend it."

"Oh, I had completely forgotten about that. How confident are you?"

"You know how it is with these things. We can’t say for certain until the bids are opened."

Matthew nodded and said, "That’s true. Besides, the atmosphere has been tense lately. Even if one wanted to pull strings, they would be afraid to. Anyway, just do your best."

After discussing matters for a while longer, Peter then left.

Just as he entered his office, Peter received a phone call from Tobia Armstrong.

Tobia immediately asked, "How’s the project going? How confident are you about the bid opening tomorrow?"

In fact, the developments of late had deeply shocked Tobia. He realized that everything revolved around the powers behind Madison O’Donnell and Huxley Taylor. Initially, Tobia hadn’t grasped the gravity of the situation, but as things progressed, he became increasingly alarmed and began to take Peter more seriously.

Others might not be aware of what was happening, but Tobia, having received reports from Peter, knew that the Heshuiqing Project was where the two most formidable powers were concentrated. Peter had said before that all he needed to do was to ensure his relationship network was solid and to aim for third place in the bid. Now, with the two major powers embroiled in conflict and both encountering trouble, this would lead to a complete change for the Riverwater Valley Project.

Indeed, Tobia learned that the person in charge of the project had also run into trouble, followed by a major overhaul. The provincial authority had placed stringent demands on the construction works, insisting on openness and transparency. Things were evolving in a direction that was favorable to Peter and his team.

The more Tobia thought about it, the more he realized the strength of the power behind Peter. Tobia was now convinced that Peter had significant backing.

One of the main reasons Tobia made this call today was to further confirm his suspicion.

After Peter received the call from Tobia, he said, "Mr. Armstrong, rest assured, we have given it our all."

"Hmm, I wish you success."

Having hung up, Peter sat down to think and knew Tobia had always been paying attention to him.

He definitely couldn’t afford to drop the ball now!

The tender opening took place at the county level, and Florida clearly took the matter to heart. She quickly grasped the situation of all parties involved and informed Peter, "Leader, we’re still in third place. The companies belonging to Madison and Huxley have also arrived. However, it’s clear that their companies seem to have encountered some kind of trouble. It seems the county personnel aim to minimize entanglement with them. I heard that the leaders are taking the tender very seriously this time, emphasizing the necessity of an open, transparent, and fair process, and everything should be based on the quality of the tenders."

Florida looked at Peter while saying this. Honestly, she was not very confident about the figure Peter had decided on.

Peter nodded slightly and said, "Then let’s just wait for the tender to be opened."

The next morning, Peter led the team towards the county. Quite a large number of people went this time, including staff from the business department, the office, and various other areas.

Upon arrival, it became clear that the tender process had changed from the past. There were monitors present, ensuring a transparent opening of bids.

"Very strict!"

Leah Nelson also arrived, her mood very good. Although she was the deputy director, since her superior, Henry Carter, had been involved in scandal, he was no longer a threat, and she knew that her opportunity might be coming again.

As time ticked away, the people who arrived grew nervous. This time everything was transparent; everyone knew that all their previous work might be in vain as the focus was now on the quality of the tender documents.

While everyone was tense, Peter found a place to sit down, evidently very calm.

When the bids from the companies of Madison and Huxley were revealed, Florida looked at Peter with astonishment in her eyes.

And when Peter’s own bid was announced, the room was filled with puzzlement.

This!

No one knew what to say.

Soon, the list of successful bidders was announced on the spot. The winner of the Heshuiqing Project was Provincial Construction Engineering Group Ltd.

When the successful bidder was announced, the people Peter had brought with him jumped up in excitement.

At that time, Florida looked at Peter with a complex expression, knowing only she understood how precise Peter’s tender figure had been. If anyone now said that Peter had not done his groundwork, she would not believe it, even if she were beaten to death; without behind-the-scenes work, how could one possibly know the bid details of the other two companies so clearly?

Although she harbored such doubts, Florida did not voice them, for she knew some things should not be spoken aloud.

Reid Nelson, seeing Florida’s expression, praised, "You guys are too awesome, just off by 1,000 dollars! That tender was unbeatable!"

At that moment, Peter smiled at Florida and said, "Comrades have been working hard recently. You’ve done well, and a reward is in order when we return."

The business department staff, who had come with Florida, also looked at Peter with complicated expressions. When Florida presented Peter’s figure, everyone had many different opinions, but it was that exact figure that secured the company the bid.

How exactly did Peter manage that?