A project manager is using a vendor with a fixed bid contract. The vendor would like to help out with other parts of the project. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

Before committing to any additional work, the project manager must review the current SOW to see if the new tasks fall within the existing scope or if a change request is necessary. This step ensures that all work is formally defined, priced, and approved, preventing scope creep and ensuring contractual adherence.

Allowing the vendor to accept additional work on a T&M basis without prior review or formal amendment to the existing fixed-bid contract can lead to uncontrolled costs and scope creep.

Allowing additional work without adjustment to a fixed-bid price is unreasonable and unfair to the vendor, as it would require them to perform work outside the original agreement without compensation.

This response is dismissive and does not address the vendor's proactive offer; while other vendors might be involved, the primary responsibility is to manage the current vendor relationship and contract.