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PMP - Procurement Planning - Bid Documents
Intermediate
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During the procurement phase of a large-scale renewable energy project, you are tasked with evaluating the bid documents submitted by various suppliers. One of the bid documents presents an innovative wind turbine design that promises significantly higher efficiency rates than standard models. However, upon closer inspection, you realize the supplier has not provided any verifiable performance data or endorsements from industry experts to substantiate their claims. Considering the potential impact of this technology on project success and sustainability goals, but also the risk associated with unproven innovations, what is your next step?
a.
Immediately exclude the bid from consideration due to insufficient data, focusing on suppliers with proven technologies.
b.
Accept the bid on the condition that the supplier agrees to a penalty clause if the promised efficiency rates are not met.
c.
Request additional documentation from the bidder to substantiate the claims, including independent verifications or pilot project results.
d.
Propose a pilot phase where the new turbine will be tested for a short period under the project’s supervision to validate its performance claims, costing extra time and resources.
Intermediate