Exhibit E - Exceptions Form.docx

This is an Exceptions Form (Exhibit E) for RFO No. HHS0016853 issued by a state Health and Human Services agency. The form provides respondents with the opportunity to document any exceptions, deviations, or proposed modifications to the terms, conditions, or provisions outlined in the solicitation. The form includes columns for respondents to identify the specific solicitation document section, the relevant solicitation language being challenged, the basis for the exception, the respondent's proposed alternative language, and a yes-or-no indication of whether the respondent wishes to proceed with contract consideration if the exception is denied. Completion of this exhibit is optional and only required if a respondent intends to propose exceptions to the solicitation requirements.

The form explicitly states that no exception or contradictory language will be considered part of any resulting contract unless expressly incorporated in writing by the System Agency. This document serves as the formal mechanism through which respondents communicate proposed deviations from standard solicitation terms, ensuring transparent documentation of any requested modifications and establishing clear procedures for the agency's evaluation and approval of such exceptions prior to contract award.