Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 254

The project manager needs to obtain proposals on costs of supplies purchased from an external source. In order to conduct this in a fair and unbiased way, what should the project manager conduct?

Answer options

• A. Procurement conference
• B. Stakeholder meeting
• C. Stakeholder conference
• D. Bidder conference

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Bidder conference, as it allows potential suppliers to submit their proposals in a transparent manner, ensuring fairness. Options A, B, and C do not focus specifically on gathering bids from suppliers or conducting a competitive procurement process, making them less suitable for this scenario.