3-RFP-06-Deviations.xlsx

This is a Deviation Form for RFP No. 26-0162 issued by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for Water Meters & Appurtenances to be supplied to the Water Department on an "as needed" basis. The form provides bidders with an opportunity to identify and document any deviations or exceptions from the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the City's draft Vendor Services Agreement and the Request for Proposal. Bidders must reference the specific RFP section for each deviation and provide detailed explanations along with proposed alternative language where applicable. The City of Fort Worth explicitly reserves the right to accept or reject any bid based on deviations indicated on this form or in any attachments or supporting documents.

If no deviations are listed on the form, the City of Fort Worth will interpret the bidder's proposal as a full and unconditional agreement to comply with all requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions set forth in the draft Vendor Services Agreement and RFP. The form contains ten numbered lines for bidders to detail any proposed deviations, allowing the City to evaluate how each exception may impact the bid award decision during the evaluation process.