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Competitive bid

Definition 1 An Offering procedure in which underwriters submit sealed bids to the Issuer and the Issuer selects the Underwriter with the best Term. Definition 2 More generally, the sealed Bid process, which is sometimes used in construction contracts and other circumstances.

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