Conflict of interest

An "organizational conflict of interest" is when a supplier has either impaired objectivity or an unfair competitive advantage. This conflict of interest may be real or perceived.

Suppliers must review their past and current contracts related to each procurement before submitting a bid or proposal. If a supplier sees a conflict of interest, they must receive permission in writing before proposing or bidding.

Written requests must include the following:

• How previous or current work relates to the work to be performed.
• Identification of any staff for the upcoming work that also worked on previous contracts, and their roles.
• Detailed explanation why the supplier believes there is no conflict of interest.
• Measures that the supplier will use to remove any conflict of interest.

Failure to seek a written determination may result in the termination of any resulting contract.