support your answers to the following questions with specific information from the case and textbook or with information you get from other sources 1
Support your answers to the following questions with specific information from the case and textbook or with information you get from other sources.
- Why is there such a wide range of bids for the foundation installations ($4 million between the lowest and second lowest bids; $30 million between the lowest and highest bids)?
- How does the selection of a line and foundation installation contractor compare with the selection of a pole manufacturer as far as difficulty of choice is concerned?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of splitting the erection and foundation contracts?
- What additional information would you request from your subordinates if you were Mr. Carter?
- On the basis of the available information which contractor would you select for the foundation and erection work?