[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 23, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 23CFR636.504]

[Page 209]
 
                           TITLE 23--HIGHWAYS
 
 CHAPTER I--FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 636--DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING--Table of Contents
 
     Subpart E--Discussions, Proposal Revisions and Source Selection
 
Sec. 636.504  If the solicitation indicated my intent was to award contract without discussions, but circumstances change, may I still hold discussions?

    Yes, you may still elect to hold discussions when circumstances 
dictate, as long as the rationale for doing so is documented in the 
contract file. Such circumstances might include situations where all 
proposals received have deficiencies, when fair and reasonable prices 
are not offered, or when the cost or price offered is not affordable.