ESBD_466583_1762197843053_SOL_EXH_F.11_Vendor Exceptions Form.pdf

This is a Vendor Exceptions Form template approved by the Office of General Counsel on April 14, 2022, for use by the Department of Procurement Services (DPS) in managing state and local contract opportunities. The form provides a standardized mechanism for vendors to propose exceptions to DPS's Standard Terms and Conditions during the bidding process. The document consists of a blank table with four columns: Section Number, Language, Language that you propose in the alternative (with instructions to delete by strikethrough and add by underline), and Reason for Requesting Exception to DPS's Standard Terms and Conditions. The form emphasizes strict formatting requirements, warning that vendors who fail to submit exceptions in the exact format required will be deemed as waiving the exception, and DPS will reject it.

The form contains no pricing information, set-asides, incumbent data, funding requirements, or contract term details, as it serves solely as a procedural template for exception submission. Vendors must clearly explain any proposed exceptions to standard contract language and provide justification for each exception request within the designated table format. The document does not address specific project scopes, services, quantities, response deadlines, or award timelines, as these details would be contained in the corresponding solicitation documents and Standard Terms and Conditions that accompany this form in actual procurement actions.