Exhibit E, Exceptions Form.docx

This is an Exceptions Form (Exhibit E) for RFQ No. HHS0017139 issued by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services related to an Informal Dispute Resolution outsourcing contract opportunity. The form is provided to allow respondents to document any exceptions, deviations, or proposed alternative language to the terms, conditions, and provisions stated in the solicitation. Completion of this exhibit is optional and required only if a respondent intends to take exceptions to the solicitation requirements, as specified in Section 3.5.4 of the RFQ.

The form establishes that no exception or alternative language proposed by a respondent will be incorporated into any resulting contract unless it is expressly accepted and incorporated in writing by the System Agency. Respondents using this form must identify the specific solicitation document section, quote the solicitation language to which exception is taken, provide the basis for the exception, propose alternative language, and indicate whether they wish to remain under consideration for contract award if their proposed exception is denied. This form serves as the formal mechanism for respondents to negotiate specific terms while maintaining clarity regarding which contract language remains mandatory versus negotiable.