RFP_7400_SMW3040_ATT_1_v1.docx

This is an Exceptions Form (Attachment 1) for RFP 7400 SMW3040 issued by Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement for the City of Austin, Texas, pertaining to Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Administration Services. The form provides offerors with the opportunity to formally document exceptions to the solicitation documents, specifically regarding Purchase Terms & Conditions or Scope of Work sections. Offerors must identify the page number and section number of any exceptions, provide alternative language, and justify the proposed deviations. The form establishes that the City will presume offerors agree with all solicitation sections unless specific exceptions are submitted prior to the proposal closing date and time listed on the Solicitation Offer Sheet.

The City reserves the right to negotiate exceptions that do not constitute material deviations from the solicitation documents, with the City maintaining sole discretion in determining materiality. Exceptions deemed material deviations may result in the City classifying the offer as non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. Offerors may submit multiple exceptions using copies of this form as needed to document all requested deviations from the standard terms and conditions or scope requirements.