CFR > Title 23 - Highways > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER G—ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS (parts 620 to 669) > PART 636—DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING > SUBPART E—Discussions, Proposal Revisions and Source Selection (§636.501 to §636.514) > 636.504—If the solicitation indicated my intent was to award contract without discussions, but circumstances change, may I still hold discussions?

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.