Conduct of Procurement. A procuring entity shall conduct covered procurement in a transparent and impartial manner that:
Conduct of Procurement. A procuring entity shall conduct covered procurement in a transparent and impartial manner that:
(a) is consistent with this Chapter, using methods such as open tendering, selective tendering, and limited tendering;
(b) avoids conflicts of interest; and
(c) prevents corrupt practices.
Conduct of Procurement. A Party shall ensure that its procuring entities shall conduct covered procurement in a transparent and impartial manner that:
(a) is consistent with this Chapter, using methods such as open tendering, selective tendering and limited tendering, as specified in Articles 11 to 13 of Annex XIV;
(b) avoids conflicts of interest; and
(c) prevents corrupt practices.
Conduct of Procurement. A procuring entity shall conduct covered procurement in a transparent and impartial manner, that avoids conflicts of interest and prevents corruptive practices and that is consistent with this Title using methods such as open tendering, selective tendering and limited tendering. Additionally, the Parties shall establish or maintain sanctions against such corruptive practices.
Conduct of Procurement. A procuring entity shall conduct procurement covered by this Chapter in a transparent and impartial manner that:
Conduct of Procurement. Each Party shall ensure that criminal or administrative measures exist to address corruption in its government procurement. These measures may include procedures to render ineligible for participation in the Party’s procurements, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, suppliers that the Party has determined to have engaged in fraudulent or other illegal actions in relation to government procurement in the Party’s territory. Each Party shall also ensure that it has in place policies and procedures to eliminate to the extent possible or manage any potential conflict of interest on the part of those engaged in or having influence over a procurement.
