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  • Certificate of Non-Collusion

    A document that may be required, usually by public purchasers, affirming that the bid/proposal is made freely and without collusion with another bidder/proposer. Sometimes included in the template of the solicitation.

  • Collusion

    When two or more parties act together secretly to achieve a fraudulent or unlawful act. May manifest itself in the form of bid collusion when bidders secretly agree to unlawful practices regarding competitive bidding. May inhibit free and open competition in violation of antitrust laws.

    See Also: Identical Bid