4.4.2  Proposal Requirement B4: Services Specification Departures

Respondents are required to clearly identify any aspects of their Proposal that involve a Departure from the Services Specification.

The Services Specification Departures must be provided in mark-up against the Services Specification.  Each mark-up must include a comment below the mark-up explaining:

•  the nature of the Departure;

•  the rationale for the Departure (including any value for money considerations that Respondents wish the State to take into consideration); and

•  how other requirements of the Services Specification might be impacted by the Departure.

Note to Respondents: Respondents are to note that in order to rely on any Services Specification Departures, it must be identified and described in this section in accordance with the instructions above.  The Services Specification represents the State's considered requirements for the Project.  All Departures should be carefully considered.  Respondents are encouraged to discuss any Departures with the State during the ITP Workshops.