Full question:
In the state of California, if an architect sole sourced a product in an effort to restrict competition would this be a violation of the Sherman act?
- Category: Consumer
- Subcategory: Unfair Practices or Competition
- Date:
- State: Georgia
Answer:
The answer will depend on all the facts and documents involved. A company that produces a unique product or offers a one-of-a-kind service that no other company affords can be used as a sole source provider for a government project if that item or service is needed. A company can become a sole source provider even if there are other companies that make the product. If those other companies cannot deliver acceptable items or services when needed, they are not eligible. All providers to government agencies must go through a justification process and be accepted in order to be declared a sole source provider.
For further information, please see:
http://www.csufresno.edu/purchasing/purchasing/ways/solesource.shtml
http://rfptemplates.technologyevaluation.com/rfp/for/Sole-Source-Contracting-in-California.html
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