Department Action. The Department will analyze cost reduction proposals expeditiously; however, it will not be liable for any delay in acting upon a proposal. The Department shall notify the Service Provider in writing of the status of its review of the cost reduction proposal within forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt. If additional time is required, the Department will notify the Service Provider in writing within the forty-five (45) day period of the expected date of its decision whether to accept or reject the cost reduction proposal. If the cost reduction proposal is not accepted, the Department will notify the Service Provider in writing. If the Department fails to accept or reject the cost reduction proposal within such forty-five (45) day period or such extended period, as applicable, such cost reduction proposal is deemed rejected by the Department. The Service Provider may withdraw any cost reduction proposal, in whole or in part, at any time before the Department accepts it.
