Exam PgMP topic 1 question 400 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PgMP

Question #: 400
Topic #: 1

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?

A. Select the best bid from the prequalified vendor list.
B. Accept the bid from the new vendor and document the decision.
C. Advise the sponsor of a possible conflict of interest prior to awarding the bid.
D. Add the new vendor to the prequalified list and replace the project manager.

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by hanyulin at Dec. 13, 2023, 4:15 a.m.