ESBD_538127_1784575317395_Exhibit N - Confidential or Proprietary Information 03.07.2024.docx
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- Background Checks
- Solicitation number
- 5510000630
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- Texas
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This is an Exhibit N form from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regarding confidential or proprietary information designations for proposal submissions under the Texas Public Information Act (PIA). The document serves as a mandatory disclosure form that respondents must complete and submit with their proposals to indicate whether their submission contains confidential or proprietary information protected from public disclosure. The form provides three checkbox options for respondents: designating their entire proposal as exempt from disclosure with clear marking of confidential information, submitting confidential information with a separate public redacted copy, or certifying that no confidential or proprietary information is included in the proposal. The form emphasizes that blanket assertions of confidentiality may result in adverse rulings from the Office of the Texas Attorney General.
Respondents are required to complete the form by providing their printed name, authorized company name, signature, and date. This exhibit must be submitted as part of the overall response to the Background Checks contract opportunity. The document was last revised on March 7, 2024, and is designed to ensure compliance with Texas PIA requirements while protecting legitimately confidential business information during the procurement process. The form does not address pricing, contract terms, or award specifics, as its sole purpose is to establish the confidentiality status of proposal materials.
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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.
Printed Name Authorized Company Represented
Authorized Respondent Signature Date Date
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