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