In order to maintain the integrity of the Construction Industry, Members of the Edmonton Construction Association agree that the following principles shall govern

A contractor shall use tenders only from qualified and responsible sub-contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.

A bidder shall neither seek nor accept information concerning a competitor's bid prior to the opening of tenders.

A bidder shall never make known the tender of any sub-bidder to any other sub-bidder prior to the closing of tenders; and shall never use the tender of a sub-bidder in order to secure a lower proposal from another sub-bidder.

All bidders and sub-bidders shall be advised as soon as is reasonable subsequent to bid closing as to whether or not their bid was successful; and contracts shall be awarded with dispatch.

All contracts shall be awarded to the successful bidders at their tendered price.
All contractors, manufacturers and suppliers shall be paid promptly in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

All contract revisions shall be recorded and agreed upon prior to the commencement of the work.