Exception_Sheet.pdf

This Exception Sheet is a submission document for the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety's Invitation for Bid (IFB-2026-005) for the procurement of eight police vehicles. Bidders are required to list and explain any exceptions or deviations from the specifications and terms outlined in the solicitation. The sheet serves as a formal mechanism for vendors to document any proposed variances from the stated requirements, with the critical caveat that material exceptions may render a bid non-responsive and potentially ineligible for award consideration.

The Exception Sheet is a mandatory submission component alongside other required documentation including the U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, manufacturer's literature and warranty statements, E-Verify compliance documentation, and Nepotism Compliance Form. All bids must be submitted through the City's e-Procurement Portal no later than 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Bidders should carefully evaluate their ability to meet all specifications for the eight vehicles specified as "Brand Name Only" with no approved substitutes, as taking exceptions to material requirements could disqualify their bids from consideration by the City's evaluation committee.