Reality Vs. Fantasy: 

How a Poorly Written Bid Led to a Bidders' Subterfuge

Now that the print media and even TV has really started to publicize this case, one thing keeps coming up over and over again in the articles that A.P.E. disagrees with on principle: the statement that Signal 26 was the low bidder.  Here is why.

(01/16/14)

THE DECISION IS IN:

Yesterday the appeals court issued its opinion.  This was a big surprise to us at A.P.E.; our attorney told us that the decision would probably take at least a month.  However, in six working days the judges were able to form an opinion.

JUST USE THE FORCE

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....

Just kidding.  It was yesterday. In Shreveport.

THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE TURN SLOWLY

but they are turning!

Just a quick update:

Our appeal of a New Orleans Civil District Judge's (Cates') denial of our request for preliminary injunction was heard today in the LA Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.  It seems that the three judges (Ledet, Lobrano, Belsome) understood the case.  They were particularly weary of

WHY IS A.P.E. SUING THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS OVER THE UNIFORM CONTRACT?

Part IV: Improper Participation

This one will be short and sweet, promise.

From the City Code of Ethics:

Sec. 2-777. - Prohibited financial interests.

No city officer or employee shall have a financial interest in any contract with the city, and no contract for professional or other services shall be awarded on the basis of fee kickbacks.

 "Financial interest" is a term broad in scope.  While researching our lawsuit, we found that many -if not all- entities choose to define it as broadly as possible in order to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.  Even a less broad application would still apply to rewarding contracts to spouses.

IT'S COLD OUTSIDE:

GO GET YOURSELF A NICE LEATHER COAT.

This is a story about the Taylors Leatherwear Model 4497Z Overcoat. This beautiful coat is a 3/4 length leather coat that retails for $429, regularly.  This item is also an approved NOPD uniform item.  Only certain people are allowed to wear it as a uniform item, but any officer should be allowed to buy it.  Let's have a look at it:

(01/02/2014)

WHY IS A.P.E. SUING THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS OVER THE UNIFORM CONTRACT?

The Prices (Part 3)

Happy New Year!  We hope you have as great a 2014 as we hope to have!

Just a quick post to cover one more aspect of what A.P.E. believes is a serious issue with the prices provided (or lack thereof) on the Signal 26 bid.  Remember that the bid was put together like this: