An illegal scheme where competing contractors secretly agree who will win the bid and at what price.
Bid rigging is an illegal conspiracy among competing bidders to predetermine the outcome of a competitive bid, typically by agreeing in advance who will submit the winning bid and at what price. It violates federal antitrust laws and can result in criminal prosecution, fines, and debarment. Bid rigging deprives owners of the benefits of genuine competition.
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