R653-3-15. Failure to Negotiate Contract with the Most Qualified Firm  


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  • (1) If fair and reasonable compensation, contract requirements, and contract documents cannot be agreed upon with the most qualified firm, the Division will advise the firm in writing of the termination of negotiations.

    (2) Upon failure to negotiate a contact with the most qualified firm, the Procurement Officer will enter into negotiations with the next most qualified firm. If fair and reasonable compensation, contract requirements, and contract documents can be agreed upon, then the contract will be awarded to that firm. If negotiations again fail, negotiations will be terminated as provided in paragraph (a) of this section and commenced with the next most qualified firm.