Under open competitive tendering, which bidder is normally selected for award?
Correct answer: C. The lowest evaluated responsive bidder
- A. The bidder submitting the highest price
- B. The first bidder delivering its documents
- C. The lowest evaluated responsive bidder
- D. The bidder with the shortest company name
Explanation
Public procurement commonly awards the work to the lowest evaluated bidder that meets the tender requirements and is responsive. The lowest quoted price alone may be rejected if the bid fails technical or contractual conditions.
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