Common use of Discussions with Offerors Clause in Contracts

Discussions with Offerors. 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. 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 During this time, the Lead State reserves may initiate discussions with Offerors who submit responsive or potentially responsive proposals for the right to award on receipt purpose of initial clarifying aspects of the proposals. However, proposals may be accepted and evaluated without an opportunity for such discussion or proposal revision, so Offerors are encouraged to submit their most favorable proposal at the time established for receipt of proposals. Offerors shall Discussions SHALL NOT be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and/or written revisions of proposalsinitiated by Offerors. In conducting discussions, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from proposals submitted by competing Offerors. Offerors shall submit to the lead State Contract Administrator to provide additional information needed.