Section 36-2-10-210.1-4 - Expectations of Prospective and Incumbent Vendors4.1 Vendors are expected to promote the highest standards of ethical behavior in all business dealings and in every phase and aspect of the procurement process. 4.2 Vendors are expected to fully respect the need for public sector procurement to be conducted in a structured, consistent, fair, open, and transparent manner. 4.3 Vendor representatives are expected to work professionally, cooperatively, and respectfully with ITS and ITS' customers, providing information in the form requested and in a timely manner. 4.4 Vendors are expected to raise valid issues or concerns regarding a procurement vehicle or process as soon as they become aware of the issue and to work with the State's representatives to resolve issues in a constructive manner. 4.5 Vendors are expected to present complete and accurate information concerning their experience, products, and capabilities and to propose only solutions they can successfully deliver for the cost and within the timeframe proposed. 4.6 Vendors are expected to read, understand, and comply with ITS' procurement policies and procedures, as well as all instructions and requirements in the specific procurement vehicle to which the vendor is responding. 4.7 Vendors are expected to negotiate project contracts in good faith and to uphold all commitments made in a project proposal, including but not limited to project timeframes, costs, and staffing, and to ensure projects are resourced and supported to a successful outcome. 4.8 Vendors must not attempt to unduly influence any part of the procurement process or content in a manner that violates generally accepted business ethics. 4.9 Vendors must not work in concert with any competing vendor when preparing a bid or proposal. 4.10 Vendors must not distribute marketing or sales-related information related to an ITS procurement instrument, contract, project, or award without the prior review and written permission of ITS. Vendors who violate this provision, especially if the information distributed is fraudulent or misleading, are subject to disqualification or other penalties. 4.11 Vendors must not offer, give or agree to give a gratuity, gift, or anything of monetary value, including any offer of employment, to anyone involved in the procurement process within one year of the conclusion of the procurement process. ITS will consider any such offer a breach of process, and the offering vendor will be subject to disqualification and other penalties. 36 Miss. Code. R. § 2-10-210.1-4