72. Identification of activities of public body subject to conflict of interest restrictions

For the purpose of section 51 of the Act, the restriction of public official in respect of conflict of interests shall include –

(a) procurement planning, including preparation, review or approval of specifications, or a statement of work for a particular procurement;

(b) assessment of requirements to be fulfilled by a procurement action;

(c) preparation of procurement documents, including for solicitation of participation in procurement proceedings;

(d) evaluation and comparison of bids, proposals, offers or quotations, including membership in bid evaluation committees;

(e) conduct of technical discussions or negotiations;

(f) selection or approval of selection of bidder; and

(g) administration of the procurement contract, including payments, and settlement of claims and disputes.