New Exception Request

Request approval to engage vendors outside mandatory statewide contracts

Before submitting an exception request:

Contact at least 3 vendors on the mandatory contract to verify they cannot meet your needs
Document specific requirements that cannot be fulfilled
Prepare cost comparison analysis if requesting a sole-source vendor
Ensure your agency head or designee has reviewed the request

Provide information about the contract and your exception request

Agency *

Mandatory Contract *

Exception Type *

Reason for Exception *

Example: "Specialized skill requirement not available through contract vendors"

Detailed Justification *

Explain why contract vendors cannot meet your needs, what specific requirements are unmet, and how an exception serves the state's best interest.

Estimated Contract Value

Expected Duration

Upload documentation to support your exception request

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Recommended: Cost analysis, vendor correspondence, capability assessments

Confirm the following before submitting your request

I have contacted at least 3 vendors on the mandatory contract to verify they cannot meet the stated requirements.

I certify that the contract vendors do not have the capability to provide the required services as documented in the justification.

I understand that exception requests may take 5-10 business days to review and have planned accordingly.

I have attached or will provide a cost comparison analysis demonstrating the proposed approach is in the state's best interest.