A public agency needs to procure a new fleet of vehicles. The specification states, "The vehicles must be reliable and easy to maintain." Why is this language problematic for a competitive solicitation?
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A
It focuses on performance outcomes rather than design.
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B
It is subjective and not measurable, leading to evaluation ambiguity.
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C
It improperly restricts the procurement to a single manufacturer.
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D
It delegates the responsibility of quality control to the vendor.