If the Company doesn't close each and every category it said it was on this bid, it will trigger a rebid. If the Company refuses to do this it will create a slam dunk grievance by the Union. I really don't think the Company wants to open that can of worms at this point.
if the rumor is true, I would expect the Company to cancel this CF and post a more reasonable (if there can be one) displacement bid.
Denny