4-HSS-26-013 - Personal Attendant Services - Attachment 3 - Exceptions Form.docx

This document is an Exceptions Form for a Personal Attendant Services contract (Contract No. HSS-26-013) issued by the Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. The form is designed for vendors to document any exceptions they may have to the specifications, terms, or conditions outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Vendors are instructed to use the provided table to detail specific exceptions, including the referenced paragraph, section, page number, original RFP text, proposed language, vendor comments, and state response.

The contract opportunity involves Personal Attendant Services (PAS), which provides support to persons with disabilities who need assistance with daily living functions, self-care, or mobility. The service is participant-directed, meaning service recipients act as common-law employers of their own attendants. Specific supports may include assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, meal preparation, shopping, housekeeping, transportation, communication, and on-the-job functions. The full service specifications are detailed in Appendix B (Personal Attendant program service specifications) and Appendix C (Support for Participant Direction program service specifications). The form allows vendors to formally document any proposed modifications or exceptions to the contract terms, providing a structured method for negotiation and clarification during the procurement process.