Anti-Competitive Practices and Anti-Kickback Provisions. Section 13.9.1 The Design-Builder recognizes the need for markets to operate competitively and shall observe and shall comply with all applicable law, rules, and regulations prohibiting anti-competitive practices. The Design-Builder shall not engage, directly or indirectly, in collusion or other anti-competitive practices that reduces or eliminates competition or restrains trade. In the event that it is discovered that the Design-Builder has engaged in such conduct, the Department may terminate this Contract without liability. The Department shall report to the appropriate authority any activity that evidences a violation of the antitrust laws, and take such other further action to which it is entitled or obligated under the law.
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