During an initial meeting with a prospective client regarding an audiovisual project, it is important...

Understanding the client’s procurement method is crucial to determine whether the project will go to a competitive bid. This awareness helps avoid wasting resources on a design that may not be directly awarded and instead go through a bidding process, which could result in another firm being chosen.

CTS Technology Specialist Reference

The CTS curriculum emphasizes the importance of clarifying procurement processes early to ensure alignment with project scope and avoid unnecessary design work that might not be retained.