You are assigned to a project that has already been decided to be outsourced. As a project manager, you need to organize a formal bid process and select the vendor for this project. Your senior management is forcing you to select a vendor which has good relation with your senior management. What is the BEST course of action for you?

A.
Follow the formal bid process, and show the senior management about why the favored vendor is or is not the best choice.

B.
Report to legal department of your company.

C.
Report to your Manager about this.

D.
Get a written permission from your senior management to bypass the formal bid process.

Explanation:
Best option is follow the formal bid process, and show the senior management about why the favored vendor is or is not the best choice.