ESBD_531302_1782400848085_Exhibit N - Confidential or Proprietary Information 03.07.2024.docx
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- Summer Media Campaign
- Solicitation number
- 5510001089
- Issued by
- Travis County, Austin City, Texas
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This is an Exhibit N document outlining confidential or proprietary information requirements for the Summer Media Campaign contract opportunity in Texas. The exhibit establishes the framework and procedures for handling sensitive information submitted by bidders throughout the procurement process. The document specifies that bidders may designate certain materials as confidential or proprietary, provided such designation is clearly marked and substantiated. All submissions must comply with Texas public information laws and applicable regulations governing the disclosure and protection of confidential business information. The exhibit details the process for submitting requests for confidential treatment, including the requirement that bidders justify why specific information should be protected from public disclosure.
The document outlines the state's obligations regarding the safeguarding of marked confidential or proprietary information while maintaining compliance with transparency and public records requirements. Bidders must understand that despite confidentiality markings, information may still be subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act or court orders. The exhibit serves as the contractual agreement establishing mutual understanding between the state of Texas and potential contractors regarding the handling of sensitive competitive or proprietary data submitted during the bidding process. This protection applies to technical specifications, pricing strategies, trade secrets, and other business-sensitive materials clearly identified and justified by submitting vendors.
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Texas Department of Agriculture – Exhibit N Exhibit N Confidential or Proprietary Information Under the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), all information held by governmental bodies is open to public disclosure unless it falls within one of the PIA’s specific exceptions to disclosure. TDA is required under the PIA to provide third parties with notice if a public information request is received that seeks third-party information. The notice provides information and instruction on the steps affected third parties must take to protect confidential or proprietary information.
Respondents must select the appropriate checkbox below that aligns with their proposal response submissions. This exhibit must be submitted as part of the response.
☐ The submitted proposal is exempt from disclosure under the PIA and the original proposal is clearly marked with “CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION” with specific language identified as confidential or proprietary information. Blanket assertions of confidential or proprietary information may result in an adverse ruling from the Office of the Texas Attorney General.
The submitted proposal contains confidential or proprietary information and I have submitted a separate “Public Information Act Copy” of the proposal as part of my response as stated in Section II, Para. 5.2, A(1) and A(2) of the solicitation.
☐ The submitted proposal does not contain any confidential or proprietary information and I am not submitting a separate “Public Information Act Copy” of my proposal as part of my response.
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