for award. During negotiations, the STATE and offeror may agree to alter or otherwise change the terms and conditions of the proposed contract. Negotiation, if held, will be within the scope of the RFP. Each offeror will be responsible for all costs it incurs as a result of negotiations, including any travel and per diem expenses. Contract negotiations will be conducted primarily by email, conference calls, or internet-based conference. Any on-site negotiation, if needed, will be held in Insert City, State. The STATE may terminate negotiations, reject a proposal as nonresponsive, and continue or commence negotiations with other offerors reasonably susceptible for award, if the offeror: fails to provide necessary information for negotiation in a timely manner, fails to negotiate in good faith, is unable to successfully negotiate contract terms that are acceptable to the STATE, or indicates that it cannot perform the contract within the budgeted funds. Note: Use the Notice of Intent to Award Template on the . After proposals have been evaluated and the successful offeror selected, notice of intent to award will be promptly issued to all offerors that submitted proposals. Upon issuance of this notice, the procurement file becomes an open record. The successful offeror named in the Notice of Intent to Award is advised not to begin work, purchase materials, or enter into subcontracts until the successful offeror and the STATE sign the contract This RFP does not, by itself, obligate the STATE. The STATE's obligation shall commence when the STATE signs the contract. Upon written notice to the contractor, the STATE may set a different starting date for the contract. The STATE shall not be responsible for any work done by the contractor, even work done in good faith, if it occurs prior to the contract start date set by the STATE. After the notice of intent to award is issued, offerors may contact the Procurement Officer to schedule an evaluation debrief. The debrief will provide information about the evaluation process and proposal scores.
for award. During negotiations, the STATE and offeror may agree to alter or otherwise change the terms and conditions of the proposed contract. Negotiation, if held, will be within the scope of the RFP. Each offeror will be responsible for all costs it incurs as a result of negotiations, including any travel and per diem expenses. Contract negotiations will be conducted primarily by email, conference calls, or internet-based conference. Any on-site negotiation, if needed, will be held in Insert City, State. The STATE may terminate negotiations, reject a proposal as nonresponsive, and continue or commence negotiations with other offerors reasonably susceptible for award, if the offeror: fails to provide necessary information for negotiation in a timely manner, fails to negotiate in good faith, is unable to successfully negotiate contract terms that are acceptable to the STATE, or indicates that it cannot perform the contract within the budgeted funds. Note: Use the Notice of Intent to Award Template on the . After proposals have been evaluated and the successful offeror selected, notice of intent to award will be promptly issued to all offerors that submitted proposals. Upon issuance of this notice, the procurement file becomes an open record. The successful offeror named in the Notice of Intent to Award is advised not to begin work, purchase materials, or enter into subcontracts until the successful offeror and the STATE sign the contract This RFP does not, by itself, obligate the STATE. The STATE's obligation shall commence when the STATE signs the contract. Upon written notice to the contractor, the STATE may set a different starting date for the contract. The STATE shall not be responsible for any work done by the contractor, even work done in good faith, if it occurs prior to the contract start date set by the STATE. After the notice of intent to award is issued, offerors may contact the Procurement Officer to schedule an evaluation debrief. The debrief will provide information about the evaluation process and proposal scores.
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