Dictionary of Procurement Terms

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  • Certificate of Non-Collusion

    A document that may be required, usually by public purchasers, affirming that the offer is made freely and without collusion with another offeror.

  • Collusion

    When two or more parties act together secretly to achieve a fraudulent or unlawful act—particularly by bidders in a competitive bidding situation—in violation of antitrust laws.
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