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ART - Impact of Social Media on Public Improvement 2012

  • YEAR CREATED: 2012
  • ENTITY TYPE: Scholarly Publication
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: ART - Article, Paper, Review, Survey, Report
The document discusses the impact of social media on public procurement processes. It mentions that some government agencies and municipalities have implemented rules, codes, or guidelines to restrict communication between applicants and agency personnel during competitive selection processes. This is done to avoid inappropriate communication and influence on the outcome of the process. The document highlights the lack of standards and common practices to address the issue of social media in procurement. It suggests that agencies should monitor or regulate companies and their personnel from posting comments or engaging in discussions related to a project during the evaluation or selection process. The document also mentions the challenges faced by agencies in preventing committee members and administration personnel from reading and responding to social media postings. It recommends educating committee members and administration personnel to be alert to emails and invitations from competing vendors on social media platforms. The document suggests that agencies should express an expectation in the solicitation document that applicants refrain from using social media during the selection period. It also advises involving legal counsel in drafting guidelines and language to address the use of social media in procurement. Overall, the document emphasizes the need for caution in using social media during procurement processes to maintain fairness and transparency.
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