HASS CONSTRUCTION CO. v. Thomas

ORDER

NORTON, District Judge.

This matter is before the court on defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment. The court heard oral arguments on May 9, 2001. At the court’s request, the parties filed supplemental briefs. The matter is now ripe for disposition.

I. Background

Defendant is the State Engineer for the South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Division of General Services, Office of State Engineer. As part of his duties, defendant serves as a chief procurement officer. Plaintiffs are contractors who entered into a construction contract with South Carolina State University (“SCSU”).

After…