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  "currency": "USD",
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    "Range uses only benchmarks whose region matches CA.",
    "All matching prices are older than 18 months.",
    "No quantity given: costs are per 1 contract.",
    "Arithmetic on published prices, not a quote: scope, access, permits, minimums and travel change real prices. Ask suppliers via submit_rfq."
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        "high": null,
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      "source_url": "https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/atlas-engineered-products-announces-engagement-and-deposits-for-robotic-automation-851143388.html",
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