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Q46 Single choice

A supply manager holds a competitive, sealed bid for a piece of capital equipment. The equipment is of critical importance to the company's operations. The potential bidders include local, national, and international suppliers, as the company wants to receive as many bids as possible.
After the bid closing date, but before bid opening, a bidder contacts the supply manager and states that it made an error in its delivery time. The supplier asks if it can submit a corrected bid prior to opening.

Which of the following is the BEST action for the supply manager to take?

A
The supply manager should allow the supplier to submit a corrected bid subject to the approval of management during the bid opening.
B
The supply manager should allowthe supplier towithdraw its bid.
C
The supply manager should allowthe supplier tosubmit a corrected bid.
D
The supply manager should allow the supplier to withdraw its bid, but suspend it from bidding for another six months.

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