In the case of bidding on an offer, if you have already made your company attractive as a contractor to the offering party, you can hope that adding a few exceptions to your bid won't hurt your chances. Providing a suggestion for alternative contract language.When you come across a take it or leave it type of contract, there are a few ways to handle it in order to still get what you want without negotiating, including: Ways to Approach a Take It or Leave It Contract The party being offered the agreement either accepts or denies the agreement, but they cannot make a counteroffer. A take it or leave it contract is also called a contract of adhesion, and it means that the agreement cannot be negotiated.