Protesting a Low Fee Proposal (adapted from NSPE Case No. 80-1)

Educational Resource
Author:Anonymous
Abstract:

This is an open-ended scenario for discussion based on a case from the NSPE Board of Ethical Review. Three competing firms submit price proposals with significant price differences. The lowest price proposal is challenged on the grounds that competent engineering services could not be provided within this budget.

Keywords:
Public Health and Safety, Research and Practice, Safety, Bidding Process
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/professional-ethics-engineering-practice-discussion-cases-based-nspe-ber-cases/protesting-low
    • Notes:

    Open-ended scenario

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/f8qv-k617