Section 3-122-193 - Detection of anticompetitive practices In order to assist in ascertaining whether or not an anticompetitive practice may have occurred or may be occurring, the procurement officer should be alert and sensitive to conditions of the market place and will often find it necessary to perform the following, as appropriate:
(1) Study the pricing history of a good, service, or construction item over a period of time sufficient to determine any significant pricing patterns or changes;(2) Review similar state contract awards over a period of time; or(3) Consult with outside sources of information, as offerors who have competed for similar state business in the past but who are no longer competing for the business.[Eff 12/15/95; comp 11/17/97; comp MAR 21 2008] (Auth: HRS § 103D-202) (Imp: HRS § 103D-319)