Overall Process Sample Clauses

Overall Process. TxDOT reserves the right to modify the procurement process in its sole discretion to address applicable law and/or the best interests of TxDOT and the State of Texas. TxDOT will evaluate the qualification submittals (“QSs”) it receives in response to this RFQ and will establish, according to criteria generally outlined herein, a shortlist of Proposers eligible to receive the RFDP. If only one responsive QS is received, TxDOT may either (a) proceed with the procurement and request a Detailed Proposal from the sole Proposer or (b) terminate this procurement. Following the shortlisting of Proposers, TxDOT anticipates releasing for industry review and comment a draft RFDP, including scope of work and contract documents or summaries/term sheets. Following receipt of written comments, TxDOT may schedule one-on-one and/or group meetings to discuss issues and comments identified by the shortlisted Proposer teams. Specific details concerning the industry review process will be made available to the shortlisted Proposer teams following shortlisting. After consideration of industry input, TxDOT plans to issue a RFDP to the shortlisted Proposers. The Texas Transportation Commission (the “Commission”) may select a Proposer for negotiations, based on a determination of apparent best value, to finalize a CDA for award and execution. If negotiations are not successful with the apparent best value Proposer, TxDOT may negotiate with the next highest rated Proposer. Alternatively, TxDOT may terminate the procurement. As contemplated by Section 361.3022 of the Code, TxDOT intends to pay each unsuccessful Proposer that submits a responsive Detailed Proposal a maximum stipulated amount not exceeding the value of the work product contained in its Detailed Proposal that TxDOT determines can be used in performance of its functions. Specific provisions regarding payment of the stipulated amount shall be included in the RFDP.