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    Collusive Bidding in Brazilian Infrastructure Projects

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    Authors
    Signor, R.
    Love, Peter
    Olatunji, Oluwole
    Vallim, J.
    Raupp, A.
    Date
    2017
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Signor, R. and Love, P. and Olatunji, O. and Vallim, J. and Raupp, A. 2017. Collusive Bidding in Brazilian Infrastructure Projects. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Forensic Engineering. 170 (3): pp. 113-123.
    Source Title
    Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Forensic Engineering
    DOI
    10.1680/jfoen.17.00013
    ISSN
    2043-9903
    School
    Department of Civil Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/59452
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Allegations of corruption have resulted in an investigation of Brazil’s national ‘oil’ company prior to an incumbent Brazilian president disputing their re-election. The investigation has examined allegations that several directors of the ‘state’-owned company received bribes from construction companies and that the funds were used to support the parties of the governing coalition. Using a case study, this paper presents the approach adopted by the Brazilian Federal Police to determine if collusion had occurred. The bidding patterns of construction firms in 22 infrastructure projects suggested to the police that collusion occurred. Considering these circumstances, 561 bids for 77 projects were examined. Investigators obtained evidence that indicates that a collusive behaviour regarding procurement at specific construction firms (the League of 16) had taken place. The conclusions of the research provide insights into the intendment of the League of 16’s bidding patterns with an example of the ‘real’ cost of cartelisation that was experienced in an infrastructure project.

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