How government contracts really work...
Some repairs were needed to a broken fence at a government building. In accordance with government policy, an official arranged for three contractors to price the job, and met with them all on site.
The first contractor ran his tape-measure over the job, and said "$900. $400 for materials, $400 to pay my men, and $100 profit for me."
The second contractor ran his tape-measure over the job, and said "$700. $300 for materials, $300 to pay my men, and $100 profit for me."
The third contractor leaned towards the official and quietly said "2,700".
"What?" said the official. "You haven't even measured the job. How did you come up with such a price?"
The third contractor leaned close again and said "That's $1,000 for you, $1,000 for me - and we get that second guy to do the job."
The contract was duly awarded.
Can I believe the magic of your size... (The Shirelles)
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