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Negotiations for a binding estimate of cost structure will begin with the recommended top - <br />ranked firm(s). If an Agreement acceptable to the City cannot be negotiated at a price <br />considered fair and reasonable, negotiations shall be terminated with the top- ranked firm(s) <br />and negotiation will then proceed with the next highest ranked firm(s) until an Agreement is <br />reached. The evaluation team will conduct all subsequent negotiations and will make a <br />recommendation to the City. <br />Exceptions to the RFP <br />The format of the RFP must be followed and all requested information must be submitted as <br />indicated for continued consideration. However, the City of Santa Ana is receptive to any <br />additional information and /or suggestions pertaining to the required services and additional <br />related capabilities of the proposer. Exceptions raised during Agreement negotiations that <br />have not been previously declared in the proposal may be grounds for disqualification as <br />deemed appropriate by the City of Santa Ana. <br />Other General Conditions <br />• Unavailability of Funds - If funds are not available to the City of Santa Ana, this award <br />will be postponed, canceled, or phased. The City makes no guarantee by release of this <br />RFP that any offering will be selected and /or funded. <br />• Notice to Proceed - A Notice to Proceed will be issued after the City receives the fully <br />executed Agreement. <br />City of Santa Ana — Banking Services Page 40 <br />