Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: Unfair Competition?

The public entity bidding process can be tricky as local governments can sometimes state unique terms such as compliance with a local living wage or a preference for a "local" firm. Your situation will require further investigation as to what basis the local government would have to require North American products. (it may be more than just bias.)

Re: Unfair Competition?

It is a delicious irony that even a corrupt totalitarian state such as the People's Republic of China can be entitled to equal protection under the U.S. legal system. Your company should challenge the bidding specifications, as there would appear to be no rational basis for the requirement that the products in question be manufactured in North America.

Re: Unfair Competition?

These guys are right, an attorney will have to go over the facts and legal limits placed on the county to know if they have exceeded their rights. The attorney can also look into whether your competition is violating any laws or your rights.