(a) The negotiation may be conducted by any method, technique, or procedure authorized under the contract or agreed upon by the parties.     
      (b) To facilitate the meaningful evaluation and negotiation of the claim and any counterclaim, the parties may exchange relevant documents that support their respective claims, defenses, counterclaims, or positions.     
      (c) Material submitted pursuant to this section and claimed to be confidential by the Contractor will be handled pursuant to the requirements of the Public Information Act, Government Code, Chapter 552.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §732.117 adopted to be effective February 2, 2021, 46 TexReg 842