This year, First Vice Chair Paul Raboud of Bird Construction, was the recipient of the Chairman's Award of Recognition, for his exceptional integrity in his dealings with the construction industry. This year, First Vice Chair Paul Raboud of Bird Construction, was the recipient of the Chairman's Award of Recognition, for his exceptional integrity in his dealings with the construction industry.
Without being asked to step down from bidding a project, this individual chose to decline the project as a result of complaints that they had provided pre-construction services to an owner on a job they were preparing to bid.
As a result of this issue, OGCA will be developing a guideline for other contractors who may find themselves in a situation where they may be in a conflict of interest.