Some states will not renegotiate and go to other methods rather than best and final offer. Small contactors are worried about being squeezed out. Minnesota has money to spend while faced with little time for project development. The contractor has come up with some innovative concept or a cost saving measure that means a change in the specs or other moderation. Intermittent discussion throughout about low-bid and legislative actions.
Bottom line be very careful how legislation is drafted make it as open ended as possible.
Minnesota should review what other states are doing right and what they may have done differently based on experience. Do not be afraid to copy others. There was a great deal of information shared, and questions put forth in the two-day workshop. Dispute Resolution 4. Warranty Contracts 1.