(a) For the basis of negotiations under this chapter, a state agency or political subdivision and the selected firm shall jointly prepare a detailed, written description of the scope of the proposed services.
(b) (1) (A) If a state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract under this chapter with the firm selected, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated.(B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with another of the qualified firms selected.(2) (A) If there is a failing of accord with the second firm, negotiations with the firm shall be terminated.(B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with the third qualified firm.
(1) (A) If a state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract under this chapter with the firm selected, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated.(B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with another of the qualified firms selected.
(A) If a state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract under this chapter with the firm selected, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated.
(B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with another of the qualified firms selected.
(2) (A) If there is a failing of accord with the second firm, negotiations with the firm shall be terminated.(B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with the third qualified firm.
(A) If there is a failing of accord with the second firm, negotiations with the firm shall be terminated.
(B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with the third qualified firm.
(c) If a state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a contract with any of the selected firms under this chapter, the state agency or political subdivision shall reevaluate the necessary professional services, including the scope and reasonable fee requirements, again compile a list of qualified firms, and proceed in accordance with this chapter.
(d) When unable to negotiate a contract for construction management under this chapter, a public school district also shall perform a reevaluation of services in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.