He stressed that open bidding would be used for Olympic contracts.

Pettitte is waiting until open bidding begins to speak with the Yankees.

For example, he said it would take a year just to design the computer software for the open bidding.

Administration officials said that bases could either be leased or sold to private companies in open bidding.

And, he said, open bidding might bring the best price, but not the best-qualified buyer.

From the supplier's point of view, the relationship is better than simply one based on contracts, price and open bidding.

The issue of open bidding for government contracts cuts two ways.

Developers would be identified through open competitive bidding for these projects.

Earlier last week, after negotiations broke down, city officials said they would seek a new partner for the deal through open bidding.

The city plans to seek a new partner for the three-year, $113 million contract through open bidding.