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NOTICE OF INTENT_FINAL 2015 09 02.DOCX 6 Project Website The Diversion Authority hosts a website, www.fmdiversion.com , which contains information about the Project. The Diversion Authority intends to establish a link on that website where information on the PPP Procurement will be posted. This information may include updates to this NOI (which may also be noticed elsewhere), updates to the procurement schedule, and other general information. Interested parties are advised to visit the website regularly to check for new information or announcements regarding the PPP procurement process. The Diversion Authority shall not be responsible for any failure of any party to note information on the website. Communication Protocols Interested parties shall correspond with the Diversion Authority regarding this NOI only through the designated representatives, who must initially be contacted through e-mail at the address identified herein. Follow up meetings and site visits may be scheduled with the Diversion Authority if, in the sole determination of the Diversion Authority, it is beneficial to the Diversion Authority and the development of the PPP procurement process to do so. Interested parties are expected to conduct themselves with professional integrity and to refrain from lobbying activities with respect to this NOI. Potential PPP proposers or team members are advised not to contact or communicate with the USACE regarding this PPP procurement or the DCAI WP. The Diversion Authority has designated the following individuals to be its authorized representatives and solely authorized contact persons during the NOI phase of the PPP procurement: Bruce Spiller, P.E., DBIA, Program Manager @ bruce.spiller@ch2m.com Martin Nicholson, Senior VP, Program Director @ martin.nicholson@ch2m.com CH2M 520 Main Avenue, Suite 600 Fargo, ND 58103 The Diversion Authority has met or had discussions with several interested parties prior to the issuance of this NOI. The Diversion Authority and its consultants and advisors will not be responsible for, and interested parties may not rely on, any oral or written exchange or any other information or exchange that is not documented on the website or officially released by the Diversion Authority for the purpose of this procurement. Opportunity for Local Businesses The Diversion Authority recognizes that local firms may not possess all of the necessary capacity or technical expertise required for a project of this size and complexity. However, it is the desire of the Diversion Authority that well-qualified local firms are afforded the maximum practical opportunity to participate in all phases of the DCAI WP. Disclaimers The procurement of the PPP for the DCAI WP will begin upon publication of official notice as required by the North Dakota Century Code, after authorization for publication of such notice by the Diversion Authority Board. This NOI does not commit the Diversion Authority to enter into an Agreement or to proceed with the procurement as described herein. The Diversion Authority does not assume any liability for any consequences or costs incurred or alleged to have been incurred by interested parties as a result of this NOI.