005-RFB-3123-2027 - Attachment 1 - Exceptions.pdf

This is an Exceptions Form attachment to a Request for Bids (RFB 005-RFB-3123-2027) issued by the Iowa School for the Deaf, a state educational institution in Iowa. The solicitation seeks plumbing supplies to support the school's in-house maintenance and repair operations across its large residential campus, which includes academic buildings, dormitories, dining facilities, administrative offices, athletic spaces, and support infrastructure. The vendor will provide plumbing parts, materials, fixtures, supplies, components, and tools on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase volumes. No site visit is required for this solicitation. Bidders must submit a completed Cost Proposal and Market Basket Form with percentage discounts off manufacturer's current published list prices (MSRP) by specific item and product classification line through IMPACS and Attachment 2.

The Exceptions Form provided is a blank template containing ten numbered sections for bidders to document any exceptions or deviations they are requesting from the RFB requirements. Bidders are instructed to list the specific section number, state their exception, and provide the reason for the exception, with provisions to add additional pages as needed. This form allows bidders to formally communicate any proposed modifications to the bid specifications or terms prior to submission, ensuring transparency in the bidding process and enabling the Iowa School for the Deaf to evaluate and respond to requested exceptions before award.