DP2
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http://proethica.org/ontology/case/98#DP2
Properties
Parent
Decision Point Id
DP2
Decision Question
Is Engineer A obligated to disclose the prior working relationship with Contractor B to the Municipality before any constructability consultation occurs, and if so, must that disclosure happen at the moment the consultation is being considered rather than after the fact?
Focus
Before any constructability consultation occurs — whether formal or informal — Engineer A must decide whether to proactively disclose to the Municipality the prior working relationship with Contractor B. This relationship creates a structural conflict of interest that could compromise the integrity of both the design phase and the subsequent bidding process, regardless of Engineer A's subjective intent.
Option1
Immediately and affirmatively inform the Municipality of the prior working relationship with Contractor B at the moment the constructability consultation is being considered — before any contact with Contractor B occurs — so that the Municipality can make an informed decision about how to structure the constructability process and whether to impose additional safeguards.
Option2
Proceed with planning the constructability process without volunteering information about the prior relationship with Contractor B, disclosing only if the Municipality or another party raises a direct inquiry, on the assumption that the relationship is not inherently disqualifying.
Option3
Refrain from disclosing the prior relationship to the Municipality but also unilaterally avoid any contact with Contractor B during the design phase, treating the self-imposed recusal as a sufficient substitute for formal disclosure and institutional oversight.
Role Label
Engineer A (Licensed Professional Engineer, Faithful Agent to Municipality)
TTL
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Ontology
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Individual
Content Hash
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2026-03-08 16:29
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2026-02-28T00:54:26.936976
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ProEthica Case 98 Extraction