Outline the procurement process for competitive bidding and the key controls used to prevent corruption and favoritism.

Outline the procurement process for competitive bidding and the key controls used to prevent corruption and favoritism.

• A. Needs assessment, specification development, bid solicitations, bid openings, and an award decision, with no post-award oversight.
• B. Bid openings occur after award.
• C. Bid evaluation is optional if the department approves.
• D. Process includes needs assessment, specification development, bid solicitations, bid openings, evaluation criteria, award decision, contract execution, and post-award oversight; controls include formal bid procedures, segregation of duties, audits, procurement policies, and vendor diversity requirements.

Answer: (D)