How is prequalifying a contractor for a publicly bid project not considered "Bid Tampering"?

construction & evaluation
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The question is asking what are instances of bid tampering on government funded project. How is prequalifying contractors for a public not considered bid tamerping if it is illegal to do so?

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Hi @william,

Thanks for your question. Can you please let me know where you are seeing this question - was it a quiz or practice exam, and what form #? If you could also provide me with the 5-digit code on the lower right corner of your screen when on the question, that would be very helpful.

There may be some additional context presented in the question/scenario that is being used to determine the answer here.

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Thanks!

Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
Black Spectacles

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Hello @kiaragalicinao,

This is a question from the Form 3 Practice Exam, 5 digit code 29372.

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Thanks @william! As the answer explanation states, prequalifying contractors may be illegal in a publicly project, but it is not considered ‘bid tampering’ which is what the question is asking about specifically.

See the specified reference: Professional Practice: A Guide to Turning Designs into Buildings (Chapter 5 Owner/Architect Agreements and Architects’ Services, page 99)

The ARE is tricky in that you need to be careful in reading the questions presented and providing answer(s) that specifically address the key words indicated. You should also be sure that you are selecting the most correct answer(s) from the choices provided, as some may appear correct but may not be correct in the given scenario.

Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
Black Spectacles