Any or all actions related to this Purchasing Ordinance shall comply with approved City ethics and personnel regulations.
Nonconformance with this chapter may violate City rules, State of Maine civil and criminal laws and may result in legal actions and sanctions.
When for any reason collusion or other anticompetitive practices are suspected among any bidders or offerors, or by any City employees or officers, an employee with knowledge of such reason shall report the anti-competitive practice to his/her immediate supervisor. Facts may also be presented to the Purchasing Officer for appropriate investigation.