• Staff having a financial interest in a solicitation, are prohibited from any involvement in the procurement process.
• Staff having a personal or professional interest, are prohibited from any involvement in the procurement process.
• Staff may not disclose proprietary, quote or bid information, tabulation results to any individual other than such authorized to receive information, at any time prior to the selection and award process.
• Staff maintaining a conflict of interest or potential conflict should notify the Purchasing Agent prior to starting the bid process.

Conflict of Interest

Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that any vendor or person considering doing business with a local government entity disclose on form CIQ, their company name, person's affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict of interest with a local government entity.

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