Exhibit G, Exceptions Form.docx

This is an Exceptions Form (Exhibit G) for RFP No. HHS0016867 issued by a state Health and Human Services agency. The form provides respondents with the opportunity to document any exceptions or deviations from the terms, conditions, and provisions outlined in the solicitation document. Completion of this exhibit is optional and only required if a respondent intends to take exception to specific solicitation language. The form requires respondents to identify the solicitation document section number, cite the specific language to which exception is taken, provide the basis for the exception, propose alternative language, and indicate whether the respondent still wishes to be considered for contract award if the exception is denied.

The document clarifies that no exception or alternative language proposed by a respondent will be incorporated into any resulting contract unless the System Agency expressly approves and includes it in the final contract in writing. This provision ensures that the agency maintains control over contract terms and prevents unapproved modifications from automatically becoming enforceable contractual obligations. Respondents must carefully consider the implications of taking exceptions and understand that denial of an exception does not preclude them from contract consideration unless they choose to withdraw based on that denial.