5-HSS-26-028 - Attachment 3 - Exceptions Form.docx

This document is an Exceptions Form for a contract issued by the Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, specifically for the PROMISE Mental Health Group Homes procurement (Contract No. HSS-26-028). The form is designed to allow vendors to formally document any exceptions they may have to the specifications, terms, or conditions outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Vendors are instructed to complete the table by listing specific paragraph/section references, the original RFP text, their proposed alternative language, comments, and space for state response.

The form provides a structured mechanism for potential contractors to highlight and negotiate deviations from the standard RFP requirements, with the option to indicate no exceptions by marking a checkbox. The template includes multiple rows to accommodate various potential exceptions, and vendors are advised that if they require more space than provided, they should copy and extend the table. While specific details about pricing, funding sources, or contract term are not explicitly detailed in this exceptions form, it represents a critical component of the proposal submission process that allows for transparent communication of potential contractual variances between the state agency and prospective vendors.