Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

50.   Negotiation of proposal

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    (1)   The public procurement contract may be negotiated with the successful tenderer with regard to the terms of the request for proposals, the scope of the proposed services, deliverables, progress reports, and facilities to be provided by Government and, subject to subsection (2), the financial proposal.

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    (2)   Where price has been a factor, the fee for services is not subject to negotiation and only the cost of reimbursable items may be negotiated.

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    (3)   Where the negotiations fail to result in a public procurement contract, the procuring entity shall notify the successful tenderer and proceed to the next ranked tenderer.