ESBD_507596_1776352177479_SOL_EXH_F.9_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 in state and local contract opportunities with the State of Texas. The form provides vendors with a structured mechanism to propose exceptions to the Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Standard Terms and Conditions during the bidding process. The document requires vendors to list exceptions in a three-column table format that specifies the section number of the standard terms, the proposed alternative language with deletions shown through strikethrough and additions underlined, and a clear explanation of the reason for requesting each exception. The form emphasizes strict compliance with the required format, stating that any exceptions not presented in the exact format specified will result in the vendor waiving that exception and subsequent rejection by DPS.

The form itself contains no substantive information regarding pricing, contract terms, service requirements, or other specific solicitation details, as it functions solely as a template for vendors to communicate proposed modifications to standard contractual language. Vendors must exercise caution in completing this form, as improper formatting or presentation of exceptions will result in automatic waiver of those exceptions, effectively binding the vendor to DPS's original Standard Terms and Conditions.