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43 CFR §404.24

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Reclamation will take the following steps to determine whether it is cost-effective for you or your contractor to conduct the appraisal investigation or feasibility study:
  1. (a)Reclamation will review and evaluate the reasonableness of your full proposal, including the scope of work, the estimated costs, anticipated work schedule, and products to be delivered;
  2. (b)At its discretion, Reclamation may also choose to prepare an independent government cost estimate to analyze whether it would be more cost-effective for Reclamation to complete the appraisal investigation or feasibility study;
  3. (c)Reclamation will notify you in writing of its determination regarding the cost-effectiveness of your proposal and the basis for its decision.