HB 1818 -- POST-AWARD NEGOTIATIONS WITH VENDORS

SPONSOR: Voss

This bill allows for post-award negotiations with the lowest and best responsive vendor if identified in the solicitation along with the time frame for post-award negotiations. The Commissioner may waive post-award negotiations.

Certain contract provisions must be reserved for post-award negotiations after the notice of award. If the negotiations fail, the Commissioner may cancel the award and award the contract to the next lowest and best vendor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4504H.01): 34.042
Committee (4504H.02): 34.042
Perfected (4504H.02): 34.042