Section 1205.402 - General public(a) Upon request, and consistent with DOT Freedom of Information Act rules and regulations in 49 CFR part 7 and 1224.203, DOT will furnish the general public with the following information on proposed contracts and contract awards-(1) After the opening of sealed bids, names of firms that submitted bids; and(2) After contract award, the names of firms that submitted proposals.(b) DOT will process requests for other specific information in accordance with the DOT Freedom of Information Act rules and regulations in 49 CFR part 7 and 1224.203.