Exhibit_7_-_Deviation_Explanations.xlsx

This is a Deviation Explanations exhibit for Solicitation Number EV00000953, issued by the State of Oklahoma's Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) Central Purchasing division on behalf of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Employees Group Insurance Division (EGID). The document establishes the framework for how deviations from standard performance guarantees and contract terms will be evaluated and addressed during the procurement process for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services. The exhibit clarifies that the State of Oklahoma will only consider performance guarantee modifications and revisions contained within Exhibit 4 or Exhibit 7, and will not search, interpret, or cross-reference alternative terms located in other documents. Any attempt to incorporate modifications or revisions by reference or through other documents, regardless of placement, wording, or intent, will result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive and excluded from consideration.

The document provides a structured format for bidders to explain any deviations from the standard requirements, with numbered questions requiring formal explanations. This approach ensures transparency and consistency in the evaluation process by establishing clear parameters for what constitutes acceptable deviations versus non-responsive submissions. By limiting deviation considerations to specific exhibits, the State protects the integrity of the competitive bidding process and ensures all proposals are evaluated against uniform criteria for the provision of pharmacy claims adjudication, customer service, reporting, and related services through EGID.