Avoid corruption in contracting by making the bidding truly competitive. This can be accomplished by basing the selection process on hard information about cost and the quality of performance. Contractors should be monitored carefully . A relatively non-political body is set up to perform this task. Overall, most public agencies are pleased with their contractors' performance.
Contracts are truly competitive.
Decision to contract is based on hard information about cost and quality of performance. Contractor's performance is monitored carefully and consistently. Contractors are replaced or penalized when they fail to achieve expected performance levels. Having sufficient qualified contractors bid on a contracted service is essential to the success of any government privatization effort 1. Involves heavy capital investment, specialized services.