ESBD_521112_1780062645093_SOL_EXH_F.10 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 Department of Public Safety (DPS) in Texas. The form provides vendors with a structured mechanism to propose exceptions or modifications to DPS's Standard Terms and Conditions during the bid submission process. The form requires vendors to identify the specific section number of the standard terms, provide proposed alternative language using strikethrough for deletions and underline for additions, and clearly articulate the business or operational rationale for each requested exception. Vendors must follow the exact format specified; failure to do so will result in DPS rejecting the exception and deeming the vendor as having waived the deviation.

The form emphasizes strict compliance with procedural requirements, as improperly formatted submissions will not be considered for negotiation. This template serves as a standardized approach to manage vendor requests for contract term modifications in a transparent and documented manner, ensuring all exception requests are presented consistently and evaluated fairly by DPS.