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Is winning a bid at a low price really reasonable?

2016-11-29View Original

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Winning bids at low prices is reasonable; but can truly low prices ensure quality and safety? Should there be reasonable adjustments to bidding processes in this regard?
Reply #22016-11-29
You get what you pay for; low prices necessarily mean simplified materials, components, and production processes~~~~~
Reply #32016-11-29
Winning bids at low prices is unreasonable, and quality cannot be guaranteed.
Reply #42016-11-29
Winning a bid at a low price is certainly unreasonable; everything has manufacturing costs, various taxes and fees, and other expenses. Even if no profit is intended, there is still a minimum threshold – one cannot operate a business at a loss. If the price is below the cost threshold, the quality certainly cannot be guaranteed.
Reply #52016-11-29
It is unreasonable to win a bid at a low price without any quality standards, provided that there are clear specifications, quality standards, and a reasonable timeline
Reply #62016-11-29
Low prices are relative; focusing solely on the price is just digging a hole for oneself. Bidding allows for comparing different options, but it is important to pay attention to qualifications and entry requirements. Especially when it comes to bidding for larger devices or projects, one must be extremely cautious
Reply #72016-11-29
The most unreasonable thing is winning bids at low prices.
Reply #82016-11-29
Winning bids at low prices leads to fierce competition
Reply #92016-11-29
It depends on how the tendering party and the bidders understand the concept of a \"low price.\" If a relatively low price still ensures quality and safety while allowing for a profit margin, and if integrity is maintained along with proper execution of the project, then it is reasonable. Chasing solely the “lowest price” harms both others and oneself.
Reply #102016-11-29
Under the Bidding Law, winning a bid at a price below cost is illegal

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