An unfortunate side effect of growing economic stimulus and infrastructure spending is an environment that encourages unethical and illegal bidding practices. In my latest article for the Daily Journal of Commerce, I look at several categories of such practices and provide some strategies for firms to reduce their prevalence. Read the full article here.

Originally published as an Op-Ed by the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce on February 18, 2022.

Tags: bid chiseling, bid peddling, bid shopping, bidding, daily journal of commerce, illegal bidding, unethical bidding
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Sean Gay is a former construction professional who applies his extensive industry experience to help clients achieve their goals. Before joining Stoel Rives, Sean managed construction projects in Washington and Hawaii. As a construction project manager, Sean was intimately involved in the technical…

Sean Gay is a former construction professional who applies his extensive industry experience to help clients achieve their goals. Before joining Stoel Rives, Sean managed construction projects in Washington and Hawaii. As a construction project manager, Sean was intimately involved in the technical and financial aspects of his projects.

Clients rely on Sean’s ability to leverage his real-world experience to their legal issues. He advises clients on a broad range of matters, including project management issues, contract negotiations, public contracting issues, bid protests, and disputes. Sean has extensive experience litigating and arbitrating a wide variety of complex construction matters. His knowledge about how construction projects get managed and built—and occasionally result in disputes—has proved an invaluable resource in his legal career.

Sean is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Construction & Design group.

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