1-Exceptions Page - FINAL.pdf

This is an Exceptions to Bid Specifications form for the City of Norwalk, Connecticut's 2026 Spring Paving Project (Project 1-4460), which seeks qualified contractors to provide ongoing, on-demand fiber optic cable emergency and maintenance services. The form serves as a standardized template allowing bidders to document any deviations from the stated bid specifications. Proposals are due by September 15, 2025, with the solicitation having been posted on August 22, 2025, providing bidders approximately three weeks to prepare submissions. The form includes numbered lines (1-8) for bidders to list specific exceptions to specifications, along with space for additional remarks and comments. Bidders must sign and date the form and upload it through the Bonfire portal as part of their proposal submission. If a bidder has no exceptions to the specifications, they are instructed to write "NONE" on the form.

The form does not contain pricing information, set-asides, incumbent contractor details, or funding sources, as it is designed solely as a documentation tool for specification exceptions. Completion of this form is mandatory for all bidders, regardless of whether exceptions exist. The form's structure allows for clear communication between the City and potential contractors regarding any proposed deviations from standard bid requirements, ensuring transparency in the procurement process and establishing a formal record of all specification exceptions prior to contract award.