Exhibit K, Exceptions.docx

Exhibit K is an exceptions document for RFP No. HHS0017108 issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Dental Services. This form is used exclusively when respondents wish to propose exceptions to the terms, conditions, or provisions outlined in the solicitation. Respondents are required to document each exception by identifying the specific solicitation document section, stating the solicitation language to which exception is taken, providing the basis for the exception, and proposing alternative language. The document emphasizes that completion of this exhibit is not mandatory if a respondent has no exceptions to the solicitation requirements.

Per Section 2.4.4 of the RFP, no exceptions or alternative terms will be considered part of any resulting contract unless they are expressly incorporated in writing by the System Agency. Respondents must also indicate whether they wish to remain under consideration for contract award if their proposed exceptions are denied. This exhibit serves as the formal mechanism through which bidders communicate deviations from the solicitation's standard terms and conditions to the contracting agency.