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Alternative methods of procurement (e.g., direct contracting, shopping, negotiated procurement) may be used:

  1. Whenever the head of the agency prefers
  2. For all contracts above ₱1 million
  3. Whenever there is only one BAC member present
  4. Only in highly exceptional cases and under conditions provided by law to promote economy and efficiency

Answer

D. Only in highly exceptional cases and under conditions provided by law to promote economy and efficiency

Solution

Competitive bidding is the rule; alternative methods are exceptions.

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