Ethics $($Integrity$)$ case:

A contractor learns that the head of the local Department of Public Works, who signs off on all major procurement for the County, owns a vacation home nearby. This official has many friends in the contracting community who frequently drop by and help out on home improvement and remodeling projects. Some of these contractors have even donated supplies along with their own labor. Our contractor has been invited to a $$work party and barbecue$$ on the upcoming weekend to help build a new fire pit at the official$$s vacation home. She is concerned that if she doesn$$t participate, her company will be at a disadvantage when it comes time to bid on Public Works projects.

a$.$ Please write at least one page $($single space, up to $12$ pts font$)$ to discuss this case. Your discussion must cover the three ethics judgments questions listed below but use an essay style. Please use AIC code of ethics, and may use the United States v$.$ Hoffman lawsuit as a reference. Additional information about gift is also provided.

$$ Can this contractor help out at the work party?

$$ Can she bring along some of her employees to help too?

$$ What other choices might she have?