C05a_Highest Technically Rated with Fair and Reasonable Pricing Evaluation Criteria 1232SA26Q0567.docx

Sample Evaluation Criteria when using Highest Technically Rated with Fair and Reasonable Pricing

Evaluation Criteria The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated quotation with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance.

Technical Approach: The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the quoter to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All quoters must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

· Ability of the quoter to meet the Delivery requirements listed in the Statement of Work (SOW).

· Detailed explanation of any requirement listed in the SOW that cannot be successfully accomplished by the quoter.

· Detailed explanation of the quoter’s ability to remove and dispose of vegetation. A simple statement of capabilities will not suffice. The quoter must address how they will accomplish the requirements of the SOW.

Price: Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. Total price evaluation will be for the base period. Failure to propose pricing for the base period and all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Past Performance:

The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

· Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

· Neutral: Quoter does not have a past performance record.

· Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Evaluation Method:

All quotations will be evaluated to identify the quoter presenting the most technically advantageous solution based on the stated evaluation criteria. Once the highest technically rated quoter is identified, their price will be evaluated to determine whether it is fair and reasonable. Past performance will also be assessed to ensure it is acceptable or neutral.

Award will be made to the quoter whose proposal is determined to be the highest technically rated, provided that:

· The proposed price is fair and reasonable, and

· Past performance is assessed as acceptable or neutral.

Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest-priced quote. Tradeoffs will not be conducted.