[dalton]

For large dollar value contracts you usually have an account rep/point of contact you can get on the phone.

You can explain to your rep what you are dealing with, what your budget is, and make a concrete ask. I get the sense that the larger of a customer you are for someone, the more willing they are to work with you.

[digitaltrees]

I second the concrete ask. Be specific about what you need and ask how to get there. Explaining why helps the rep feel empathy and also be creative. Ultimately they want to preserve revenue too.