R916-3-7. Evaluation of Proposals and Discussions with Proposers

  (1) UDOT shall evaluate the technical and price proposals separately, in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP.

  (2) UDOT may offer the proposers the opportunity to participate in presentations and/or discussions regarding their proposals. Discussions, either oral or in writing, may be held with proposers for the purpose of clarification of the proposals and/or to identify deficiencies in initial proposals. If presentations or discussions are held with one proposer, they must be held with all pre-qualified proposers.

  (3) If discussions are held, best and final offers will be requested. If best and final offers are requested they will be the basis for award and will be evaluated as stated in the RFP.

  (4) UDOT may follow any of the criteria included in 23 CFR 636 Subpart E when conducting discussions with proposers, which is incorporated as part of this Rule R916-3-7.