ESBD_500951_1774473347662_EXH_F.7_Vendor Exceptions Form.pdf

This is a Vendor Exceptions Form template approved by the Office of the General Counsel on April 14, 2022, for use by vendors responding to procurement opportunities issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in Texas. The form provides a structured table format requiring vendors to list and clearly explain any proposed exceptions to DPS's Standard Terms and Conditions. Vendors must present exceptions in the exact format specified, which includes identifying the section number, providing the original language with deletions shown through strikethrough formatting and proposed additions underlined, and stating the business reason for requesting each exception. Failure to comply with the required format will result in DPS rejecting the exception and deeming the vendor as having waived it.

The form serves as a critical submission document for any vendor seeking to negotiate modifications to DPS's standard contractual terms. Vendors must exercise caution in completing this form, as procedural non-compliance automatically forfeits the exception request without further review or opportunity for correction. This template establishes clear guidelines to ensure uniform presentation and evaluation of vendor exception requests across all procurement activities conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety.