State public records acts and the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) were enacted to prevent favoritism and corruption, but have had unintended consequences on competition for public projects. As discussed in a recent article, requests for information have become a vehicle for contractors to obtain valuable information about their competitors that might not otherwise be available.
In addition, requirements to disclose information about a project to the public, including information about proposals received, whether compelled by law, political pressure, or ...
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