A purchasing officer is asked to select a vendor to provide office supplies. Which of the following vendors should be selected?
Why Select the Lowest Qualified Bidder?
Procurement rules in government require selecting the lowest qualified bidder to ensure fairness, cost-efficiency, and compliance with procurement regulations.
If the mayor's high school classmate's company meets the qualification criteria and provides the lowest bid, there is no conflict of interest unless favoritism or improper influence is proven.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
B . Second lowest priced qualified bidder: Selecting the second lowest bidder without justification violates the principle of fairness and cost-efficiency.
C . Third lowest bidder pending state disbarment: This vendor is not a qualified bidder due to pending disbarment.
D . Highest priced qualified bidder with the highest quality products: If quality specifications are already met by lower bidders, selecting the highest-priced bidder is unjustifiable.
Reference and Documents:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Requires selecting the lowest qualified bidder.
GAO Guide on Procurement Standards: Emphasizes fairness and cost-effectiveness in vendor selection.
The auditors provide _______________ of the reliability of the financial statements.
Which of the following opinions is not expressed by auditors as to whether financial statements are expressed fairly in all material respects with respect to generally accepted accounting principles?
The auditors provide _______________ of the reliability of the financial statements.
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