Section 550.304  Competition

a)         All Agency procurement transactions, without regard to dollar value, shall be conducted in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition.

b)         Procurement practices shall not unduly restrict or eliminate competition.  Examples of practices considered to be unduly restrictive include:

1)         Noncompetitive practices between firms;

2)         Organizational conflicts of interest;

3)         Unnecessary experience and bonding requirements;

4)         Preference to in-State bidders or proposers;

5)         Placing unreasonable requirements on firms in order for them to qualify to do business.