(65 ILCS 5/8-10-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-8)
Sec. 8-10-8.
Any agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective
bidders in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to bid a fixed
price, or otherwise, shall render the bids of such bidders void. Each
bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement, or otherwise swear
or affirm, that he has not been a party to any such agreement. Any
disclosure in advance of the opening of bids, of the terms of the bids
submitted in response to an advertisement, made or permitted by the
purchasing agent shall render the proceedings void and shall require
re-advertisement and re-award.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
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