5-EXHIBIT E – ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND-OR EXCEPTIONS.pdf

This is an Exhibit E form for RFP #3940 issued by the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) in California, establishing the framework for vendors to declare any additions, deletions, and exceptions to the proposed contract terms and conditions. The exhibit serves as the mechanism through which bidders must formally identify and submit any requested modifications, deletions, or exceptions to the District's standard agreement terms at the time of proposal submission. The District has made clear that any such modifications will be evaluated alongside specified evaluation criteria and may result in non-acceptance if deemed incompatible with the District's requirements.

The exhibit requires vendors to identify any asserted trade secrets or proprietary information with specific page references and emphasizes that the District will issue its standard form agreement to the successful firm for the utility-scale energy generation study services. The District's evaluation process will consider not only technical and financial factors but also the acceptability of any proposed contract modifications, meaning that excessive or unreasonable exceptions to standard terms could negatively impact a vendor's competitiveness or eligibility for award.