Should you disclose one contractor's bid to another? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Please share your answer in the answers box below. Your help can support others with the same question. Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Comments Ezra BlakeMay 24, 2025 at 9:20 AMNo, you generally should not disclose one contractor’s bid to another.Here’s why:Ethical concerns: Sharing bids can violate fairness and trust, undermining the competitive bidding process.Legal risks: In some cases, it may breach confidentiality agreements or even anti-collusion laws.Damages relationships: Contractors expect their proposals to be confidential; sharing bids can harm your reputation and future dealings.If you want to encourage better bids, it’s better to ask contractors to revise or clarify their offers without revealing competitors’ numbers.ReplyDeleteRepliesReplyAdd commentLoad more... Post a Comment
No, you generally should not disclose one contractor’s bid to another.
ReplyDeleteHere’s why:
Ethical concerns: Sharing bids can violate fairness and trust, undermining the competitive bidding process.
Legal risks: In some cases, it may breach confidentiality agreements or even anti-collusion laws.
Damages relationships: Contractors expect their proposals to be confidential; sharing bids can harm your reputation and future dealings.
If you want to encourage better bids, it’s better to ask contractors to revise or clarify their offers without revealing competitors’ numbers.