• ITP Workshops are intended to raise the level of understanding of the State's requirements for the Project and in turn, improve the quality of Proposals.
• ITP Workshops are not negotiation sessions.
• Responses provided and concepts presented at any ITP Workshops will not form part of evaluation of Proposals.
• There should be equitable and respectful dialogue between the State and the Respondents.
• Open two-way communication is critical to a successful ITP process. All representatives should interact positively with one another.
• ITP Workshops should be conducted within a framework that ensures the principles of probity are adhered to, and in accordance with a Project's probity plan.
• The State's project team will endeavour to meet prior to any ITP Workshop to discuss the submitted agenda including agenda items and ensure there is agreement amongst the project team members on the State's position. The project team meetings will seek to determine the State representatives who will attend ITP Workshops based on those persons best placed to respond to particular ITP Workshop agenda items.