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RCDDV15 · Question #205
A request for proposal (RFP) yields a bid with a better delivery schedule and a lower cost, but originates from a vendor not on the prequalified vendor list. During the final review of the RFPs the…
The correct answer is C. Advise the sponsor of a possible conflict of interest prior to awarding the bid. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Program Governance
Question
A request for proposal (RFP) yields a bid with a better delivery schedule and a lower cost, but originates from a vendor not on the prequalified vendor list. During the final review of the RFPs the program manager is informed that the new bidder is a relative of the project manager. Although the bid meets all company policies, the program manager is concerned about a conflict of interest. What should the program manager do?
Options
- ASelect the best bid from the prequalified vendor list
- BAccept the bid from the new vendor and document the decision.
- CAdvise the sponsor of a possible conflict of interest prior to awarding the bid
- DAdd the new vendor to the prequalified list and replace the project manager
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A10% (5)
- B4% (2)
- C77% (37)
- D8% (4)
Topics
#conflict of interest#vendor selection#procurement ethics#RFP evaluation
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