Exhibit M - Exceptions Form.docx

This is an Exceptions Form for RFO HHS0014612v2, issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) through the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The form provides respondents with a structured mechanism to document any exceptions, deviations, or contradictions to the solicitation requirements. Respondents are instructed to complete this exhibit only if exceptions exist, as outlined in Section 3.5.4 of the solicitation. The form requires documentation of the specific solicitation document section, the solicitation language subject to exception, the basis for the exception, the respondent's proposed alternative language, and a statement indicating whether the respondent wishes to remain under consideration for contract award if the exception is denied.

The form establishes the critical procedural rule that no exception, term, condition, or provision differing from the solicitation will be considered part of any resulting contract unless expressly incorporated in writing by the System Agency. This framework ensures that all exceptions are formally documented and that respondents explicitly acknowledge the risk of contract disqualification if their proposed deviations are not accepted. The completion of this form is optional and conditional on the existence of exceptions to solicitation requirements.