| (a) Negotiation is a consensual bargaining process in which
the parties attempt to resolve a claim and counterclaim. A negotiation under
this subchapter may be conducted by any method, technique, or procedure authorized
under the contract or agreed upon by the parties. If the parties choose to
mediate, it shall be conducted in accordance with Subchapter C of this chapter.
(b) To facilitate the meaningful evaluation and negotiation
of the claim(s) and any counterclaim(s), the parties may exchange relevant
documents that support their respective claims, defenses, counterclaims or
positions.
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