The positions adopted in this RFP, including the Draft State Project Documents, represent the State's considered and preferred position in relation to design, technical, service delivery and commercial outcomes. The State has a strong desire to preserve these positions and will generally only consider Departures where there is a benefit to the State. Accordingly, all Departures will be considered in the evaluation of Proposals. The State reserves, in its sole discretion, the right to reject or not consider any Departures.