Under Competitive Bid Purchasing, a Buyer Can Award a Contract

question 10

Multiple Choice

Under competitive bid purchasing, a buyer can award a contract to a vendor other than the low bidder if the low bidder:

• A) Offers to take the buyer out to lunch
• B) Is on failure-to-perform probation at a neighboring facility
• C) Can provide only national brands
• D) Does not meet the bid specifications

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