What is the primary purpose of an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in tendering?
- ATo prevent frivolous bidsCorrect
- BTo secure funds for the project
- CTo pay for project insurance
- DTo account for project escalation
Solution
Concept
Purpose of EMD
Step-by-step solution
1. EMD deters frivolous bids.
Explanation
It ensures only serious bidders participate.
Why the other options are wrong
It is not for project funds, insurance or escalation.
Shortcut
EMD = prevent frivolous bids.
Correct answer: A) To prevent frivolous bids