DP3
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http://proethica.org/ontology/case/98#DP3
Properties
Parent
Decision Point Id
DP3
Decision Question
Does a written non-bid commitment from Contractor B render informal bilateral constructability consultation ethically permissible, or does the obligation to use formal institutional channels persist regardless of Contractor B's agreement to forgo bidding?
Focus
Contractor B approaches Engineer A and proposes that, in exchange for being permitted to provide informal constructability input during the design phase, Contractor B will sign a written agreement formally committing not to bid on the water treatment facility construction contract. Engineer A must evaluate whether this arrangement removes the ethical objection to informal bilateral consultation.
Option1
Treat Contractor B's written commitment not to bid as a sufficient cure for the competitive fairness concern, proceed with informal bilateral constructability consultation, and document the non-bid agreement in the project file without convening a public meeting or notifying other prospective bidders.
Option2
Decline the non-bid arrangement on the grounds that the formal channel obligation is not merely about preventing bidding advantage but about preserving the structural integrity of public procurement, and instead convene a public constructability meeting open to all interested contractors — including Contractor B if it chooses to attend without bidding.
Option3
Disclose the proposed non-bid arrangement to the Municipality and request an institutional ruling on whether the arrangement is legally and ethically sufficient before taking any further action, recognizing that the decision exceeds the individual engineer's authority to make unilaterally.
Role Label
Engineer A (Design-Phase Engineer, Public Infrastructure Project)
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2026-03-08 16:29
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ProEthica Case 98 Extraction