Following the RFP Phase, the State will undertake an efficient negotiation phase and work towards timely execution of the Project Documents.
During this Phase, it is the State's preference:
• to select only one Preferred Respondent for negotiations, provided that to do so would not compromise value for money or probity principles; and
• not to employ a 'best and final offer' or other extended resubmission process.
However, whether the State is required to conduct such a process will be dependent on the quality and pricing of Proposals received from the Shortlisted Respondents.
The State may vary the above phases in accordance with the Terms and Conditions.