Lots of money. No disclosure. From the Timberjay:
“It’s becoming clearer to me what’s at issue here for JCI. As company representatives told some members of the school board last week, they find our efforts to crack the veil of secrecy surrounding their subcontracts so troubling because it has the potential to upset their business model and the close relationships the company has cultivated with a number of sub-consultants and subcontractors.
Almost certainly, these close (perhaps cozy?) relationships had allowed all involved to maintain higher margins than might otherwise be possible in a system that was more open and competitive. JCI and its subs appear to be afraid that by exposing the pricing structure built into their contractual arrangements, it will allow competing businesses to offer lower prices and, essentially, break up a very lucrative private party.”
