3-HSS-26-048 - Attachment 3 - Exceptions Form.docx

This is an Exceptions Form for Contract No. HSS-26-048, issued by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), for the PROMISE Personal Care Services contract. The form is designed for vendors submitting proposals to identify and document any exceptions to the specifications, terms, or conditions contained in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Vendors may submit proposals without exceptions by marking the designated box to acknowledge full compliance with all RFP requirements. The form provides a structured table format with columns for Exception Paragraph Section and Page Number, Referenced Text from RFP, Proposed Language from Vendor, Vendor Comments on Proposal, State Response, and Vendor Response. Multiple exception tables are available on the form, with instructions for vendors to copy and insert additional pages if more space is needed to document exceptions beyond what is provided in the standard format.

The form contains no pricing information, funding amounts, set-asides, incumbent details, or other financial terms, as it serves solely as a mechanism for documenting and negotiating deviations from the RFP specifications. The exceptions process allows for dialogue between the vendor and state, with designated columns for both state responses and vendor replies to facilitate negotiation of any proposed modifications to the contract requirements.