ESBD_524143_1780607544063_Exhibit E, Exceptions Form .docx

This is an Exceptions Form (Exhibit E) for RFO No. HHS0017000 issued by a Texas state agency. The form provides respondents with the opportunity to formally document any exceptions, deviations, or proposed modifications to the terms, conditions, or provisions contained in the solicitation document. Respondents are instructed to complete this exhibit only if they intend to take exceptions to the solicitation language. The form requires respondents to identify the specific solicitation document section, provide the solicitation language to which exception is taken, state the basis for the exception, propose alternative language, and indicate whether they wish to remain eligible for contract consideration if their exception is denied.

Completion of the Exceptions Form is optional and contingent upon whether a respondent has substantive exceptions to propose. Per the solicitation requirements outlined in Section 3.4.4, any exceptions or proposed language modifications will only be considered part of the resulting contract if expressly incorporated in writing by the System Agency. The form serves as the formal mechanism through which respondents communicate their positions on solicitation requirements and their willingness to proceed under the original terms if their proposed exceptions are not accepted.