BPM005633 Transfective Exceptions Determination 12.04.23.docx

This is an Exceptions Determination document for Solicitation #BPM005633, issued by a state agency for Foreign Language Interpretation and Translation Services. The document records an exception submitted by offeror Transfective Language Services to the original Scope of Work. Transfective requested to limit its service offerings to only Document Translation Services and Voiceover Translation Services, rather than providing the full range of interpretation and translation services specified in the Request for Proposal. The state accepted this alternative language approach, confirming that all services within the contract are optional and that any services not bid by an offeror will not be considered as part of that offeror's contract award.

The determination was finalized on December 4, 2023. This exception allows Transfective flexibility in specializing its offerings while maintaining compliance with the solicitation requirements. The acceptance of optional services indicates that the state recognizes different offerors may have different capabilities and will evaluate each bid based on the specific services proposed rather than requiring all vendors to provide a comprehensive suite of services.