Attachment_B.docx

Attachment B is an exceptions form for a state solicitation process, specifically for a CCWIS (Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System) RFP. This document establishes the framework through which respondents can formally document any deviations or objections to the State's standard terms and conditions, including provisions outlined in the attached Sample Contract. Respondents are required to reference specific clause numbers and page numbers when taking exceptions and must provide suggested changes along with explanations or justifications for each exception. The form mandates that all respondents, whether or not they are taking exceptions, must sign and date the form and submit it as part of their response package.

The document reflects the State's presumption that respondents agree to all terms and conditions unless they explicitly take exception through this formal process. The State reserves the right to reject, negotiate, or accept any exceptions as part of its evaluation process. Respondents who have no exceptions must state "NONE" on the form. Additional pages may be added if necessary to accommodate multiple exceptions. This administrative mechanism ensures transparency in the bidding process and provides the State with a clear record of any contractual deviations that respondents are requesting prior to award.