Coaxial cable, or coax (pronounced / Ë k oÊ. Ã¦ k s /), is a type of electrical cable that has an inner conductor surrounded by a tubular insulating layer, surrounded by a tubular conducting shield.
DEFINITION of 'Bid Rigging'. A scheme in which businesses collude so that a competing business can secure a contract for goods or services at a pre-determined price.Bid rigging stifles free-market competition, as the rigged price will be unfairly high. The Sherman Act of 1890 makes bid rigging illegal under U.S. antitrust law. scheme in which businesses collude so that a competing business can secure a contract for goods or services at a pre-determined price. Bid rigging stifles free-market competition, as the rigged price will be unfairly high.
With bid bonds in place, developers know the underwriter stands behind the work of the bidding contractor and will provide the necessary performance bond if the contract is awarded. Secondly, developers receive financial security in case the contractor with the lowest bid is awarded the contract and backs out.