Discussions with Offerors – Oral Presentations. In the initial phase of the evaluation process, the Lead State will review all proposals timely received. Unacceptable proposals (non-responsive proposals not conforming to RFP requirements) will be eliminated from further consideration. The Lead State reserves the right to award on receipt of initial proposals without an opportunity for discussion or proposal revision, so Offerors are encouraged to submit their most favorable proposal at the time established for receipt of proposals. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and/or written revisions of proposals. In conducting discussions, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from proposals submitted by competing Offerors.
Discussions with Offerors – Oral Presentations. In the initial phase of the evaluation process, the Lead State will review all proposals timely received. Unacceptable proposals (non-responsive proposals not conforming to RFP requirements) will be eliminated from further consideration. The Lead State reserves the right to award on receipt of initial proposals without an opportunity for discussion or proposal revision, so Offerors are encouraged to submit their most favorable proposal at the time established for receipt of proposals. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and/or written revisions of proposals. In conducting discussions, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from proposals submitted by competing Offerors. BEST and FINAL (BAFO): The Lead State may request best and final offers if deemed necessary, and will determine the scope and subject of any best and final request. However, it should not be expected that we will ask for best and final offers to give you an opportunity to strengthen your proposal.
Discussions with Offerors – Oral Presentations. The Lead State does not intend to conduct interviews or presentations but the Lead State reserves the right to do so if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Lead State. The Lead State shall establish a date and time for the interviews or presentations and shall notify eligible Offerors of the procedures. Representations made by an Offeror during interviews or presentations shall become an addendum to the Offeror's proposal and shall be documented. Representations must be consistent with the Offeror's original proposal and may only be used for purposes of clarifying or filling in gaps in the Offeror's proposal. Interviews and presentations will be at the Offeror's expense. The Lead State reserves the right to award on receipt of initial proposals without an opportunity for discussion or Proposal revision, so Offerors are encouraged to submit their most favorable Proposal at the time established for receipt of Proposals. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and/or written revisions of Proposals. In conducting discussions, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from Proposals submitted by competing Offerors.
Discussions with Offerors – Oral Presentations. The Lead State does not intend to conduct interviews or presentations but the Lead State reserves the right to do so if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Lead State. The Lead State shall establish a date and time for the interviews or presentations and shall notify eligible Offerors of the procedures. Offerors invited to interviews or presentations shall be limited to those Offerors meeting the minimum requirements and minimum technical score threshold specified in the RFP. Representations made by an Offeror during interviews or presentations shall become an addendum to the Offeror's proposal and shall be documented. Representations must be consistent with the Offeror's original proposal and may only be used for purposes of clarifying or filling in gaps in the Offeror's proposal. Interviews and presentations will be at the Offeror's expense.
Discussions with Offerors – Oral Presentations. The Lead State reserves the right to award on receipt of initial proposals without an opportunity for discussion or proposal revision, so Offerors are encouraged to submit their most favorable proposal at the time established for receipt of proposals. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and/or written revisions of proposals. In conducting discussions, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from proposals submitted by competing Offerors. In accordance with Oklahoma Statutes, 74 O.S. § 85.5, the State of Oklahoma reserves the right to negotiate with one, selected, all or none of the Offerors responding to this solicitation to obtain the best value for the Lead State. Negotiations could entail discussions on products, services, pricing, contract terminology or any other issues that mitigate the Lead State’s risks. The Lead State will consider all issues negotiable and not artificially constrained by internal corporate policies. Negotiation may be with one or more Offerors, for any and all items in the Offeror’s Proposal. Firms that contend that they lack flexibility because of their corporate policy on a particular negotiation item may face a significant disadvantage and may not be considered. If such negotiations are conducted, the following conditions shall apply: Negotiations may be conducted in person, in writing, or by telephone. Negotiations will only be conducted with Offerors’ that submitted potentially acceptable Proposals. The State reserves the right to limit negotiations to those Proposals that received the highest rankings during the initial evaluation phase. Terms, conditions, prices, methodology, or other features of the Offeror’s Proposal may be subject to negotiations and subsequent revision. As part of the negotiations, the Offeror may be required to submit supporting financial, pricing, and other data in order to allow a detailed evaluation of the feasibility, reasonableness, and acceptability of the Proposal. The mandatory requirements of the RFP shall not be negotiable and shall remain unchanged unless the Lead State determines that a change in such requirements is in the best interest of the Lead State.
