Common use of Negotiation of Bid Clause in Contracts

Negotiation of Bid. If the bid by the lowest responsive and responsible bidder exceeds available funds, the City reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent low bidder pursuant to Section 2.2-4318 of the Code of Virginia. The conditions and procedures under which such negotiation may be undertaken are that the appropriate City officials shall determine that the lowest responsive and responsible bid exceeds available funds and notify such bidder in writing of its desire to negotiate. Thereafter, negotiations with the apparent low bidder may be held to obtain a Contract within available funds involving discussions of reduction of quantity, quality, or other cost saving mechanisms. Any such negotiated Contract shall be subject to final approval of the City, in the sole discretion of the City.