I Read the whole thread !

Unless you agreed in advance with the other company to a finders fee, no Dice !

I would stay away from anyone that tells me thay want/expect a finders fee ! As other have said, if it's not baltantly illegal it borders on being so.

If youare subbing to them and they want more money tell them to increase their add on percentage for project coordination, other wise tell em to shove off !

If you get into thios situation it will likely be considered collusion !