Consider a case of a public entity thinking of procuring construction services for its citizens. The procurement manager is stuck between using a foreign or domestic supplier and making a recommendation for the appropriate procurement method. Q.1 Under what circumstances may the public entity use open domestic bidding? Identify and explain FOUR circumstances.

Consider a case of a public entity thinking of procuring construction services for its citizens. The procurement manager is stuck between using a foreign or domestic supplier and making a recommendation for the appropriate procurement method. Q.1 Under what circumstances may the public entity use open domestic bidding? Identify and explain FOUR circumstances.

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

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Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Publisher:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

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