I believe the article this morning refers to a process that the Department of Public Works and Government Services has undertaken. They put out the equivalent of an RFP. In this case, it was referred to as a letter of interest. I'm given to understand that a number of companies have responded. This process closed last week, I believe, and is currently being reviewed by the appropriate officials at Public Works.
On February 27th, 2007. See this statement in context.