GroundRules
23 CFR 636.504: If the solicitation indicated my intent was to award contract without discussions, but circumstances change, may I still hold discussions?
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 23—Highways
- CHAPTER I—FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- SUBCHAPTER G—ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
- PART 636—DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING
- Subpart E—Discussions, Proposal Revisions and Source Selection
Yes, you may still elect to hold discussions when circumstances dictate, as long as the rationale for doing so is documented in the contract file. Such circumstances might include situations where all proposals received have deficiencies, when fair and reasonable prices are not offered, or when the cost or price offered is not affordable.
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