Assume that the deadline for the “Project X” bid solicitation is no later than 12 midnight on December 1, 20x5. The following is a data analytics summary of bid details for 20x4 and “Project X”:

Case discussion: 

Are there any red flags with this fact pattern that might be consistent with a bid-rigging scheme? Describe your rationale.

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