P & B Energy Systems Limited (P & B), a wholly owned Zambian company proposes to construct two solar photovoltaic power plants in Lusaka and Serenje Districts (one plant in each district) to address the power shortages being experienced as a result of low water levels at Kariba Dam and Kafue Gorge. The project is estimated to cost One hundred Million United States Dollars (US$40,000,000.00) and is projected to be completed in one year. P & B proposes to embark on the project in June 2023. You are the Project Manager for New Concepts Consultants who have been contracted by the P & B to undertake the detailed design and construction supervision of the project. 1. As the Project Managers, you have two options for the procurement of contractors to construct the power plants, namely, Open Bidding and Negotiations. Which method would you recommend to the P & B and why? Outline the procedure you would follow, for the recommended procurement method, to arrive at contract award.

P & B Energy Systems Limited (P & B), a wholly owned Zambian company proposes to construct two solar photovoltaic power plants in Lusaka and Serenje Districts (one plant in each district) to address the power shortages being experienced as a result of low water levels at Kariba Dam and Kafue Gorge. The project is estimated to cost One hundred Million United States Dollars (US$40,000,000.00) and is projected to be completed in one year. P & B proposes to embark on the project in June 2023. You are the Project Manager for New Concepts Consultants who have been contracted by the P & B to undertake the detailed design and construction supervision of the project. 1. As the Project Managers, you have two options for the procurement of contractors to construct the power plants, namely, Open Bidding and Negotiations. Which method would you recommend to the P & B and why? Outline the procedure you would follow, for the recommended procurement method, to arrive at contract award.

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