31.1 The PPP Authority and/or the Contracting Authority may, for the purpose of understanding the market interest, to market the PPP Project, to take feedback on potential options for structuring the PPP Project, discuss with interested parties prior to the issue of the RFQ or IFB (as applicable) or may discuss with the Shortlisted Bidders post completion of the RFQ Stage and prior to the issue of the RFP document. After issue of the RFQ, RFP or IFB (as applicable) any contact or communication by the Contracting Authority with the Applicants, Shortlisted Bidders or Bidders shall be based on the mechanism as set out in the bid documents.
31.2 The medium of communication shall be as set out in the bid documents and may include email, letter or fax or a combination of any.