高校花85万采购299元“路由器” 有种“巧合”叫“所有人都瞎了”

Core Viewpoint - The investigation revealed significant issues in the procurement process at Chongqing Three Gorges University, where a company submitted false qualifications and won a bid for a firewall device that was actually a low-cost router, highlighting systemic failures in oversight and accountability [8][11][30]. Group 1: Procurement Process Issues - The company, Hongzheng, submitted a false qualification letter to participate in the bidding process, despite lacking proper credentials and a history of compliance [5][16]. - During the evaluation, experts failed to verify the equipment specifications and merely conducted a superficial inquiry, allowing the company to win the bid despite the product being unsuitable for the intended purpose [6][22]. - The procurement agency, the Municipal Procurement Center, did not fulfill its responsibilities adequately, leading to a lack of proper checks and balances in the bidding process [8][29]. Group 2: Consequences and Accountability - The investigation led to disciplinary actions against several individuals, including the deputy dean of the university and staff from the procurement center, indicating a push for accountability [9][37]. - The penalties imposed on the involved parties, including a fine of 9,000 yuan on the company and a three-year ban from procurement, were criticized as insufficient compared to the 850,000 yuan project value [38][41]. - The overall response to the incident raised concerns about the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms in preventing similar occurrences in the future [38][41].