RFP_8300_RGW3010_ATT_v1.docx

This is an Exception Form (Attachment A) for RFP 8300 RGW3010 issued by the City of Austin Central Procurement in partnership with Austin Fire Department (AFD) for Fire Cadet hiring services. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to develop and implement a selection process for Fire Cadet positions, with the contractor responsible for designing and administering a valid selection process that occurs after minimum qualification screening and prior to conditional job offer. The form establishes the framework for offerors to propose exceptions to the City's standard terms and conditions; any exceptions must be clearly identified with proposed alternative language and written justification, and must be submitted by the proposal closing date indicated on the Solicitation Offer Sheet. Exceptions not explicitly stated on this form or included within the proposal will not be considered.

The City of Austin reserves the right to evaluate offeror responsiveness to standard procurement terms and conditions as part of the scoring process, with higher responsiveness receiving favorable consideration. The City has discretionary authority to negotiate exceptions that do not result in material deviations from solicitation requirements; however, exceptions deemed material may render an offer non-responsive and could result in contract award to the next most qualified offeror. The successful contractor will be required to execute a contract incorporating all terms either accepted as submitted or negotiated and approved by the City. No specific pricing information, set-asides, contract term, renewal options, or funding amounts are detailed in this exception form document.