25MASSSMS1 Scoreacard - Part A and B - Final.docx

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BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-112189
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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This is an evaluation scorecard document from the Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE) for solicitation #BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-112189, also known as 25MASSSMS1. The document outlines the scoring criteria and point system that agency staff will use to evaluate vendor responses. The scoring system uses a 0-5 point scale ranging from "Non-Responsive" to "Outstanding," with various multipliers applied to different evaluation categories.

The scorecard includes 11 evaluation criteria worth a total of 100 points. Key evaluation areas include the Supplier Diversity Program Plan (worth up to 25 points), vendor qualifications regarding organizational structure and financial capacity, commitment to dismantling racial inequities, evidence of effectiveness in content expertise, fee structure, staff qualifications, and for Part B specifically - academic/research credentials, impartiality, and data security standards. The document requires vendors to submit a Prompt Payment Discount Form and maintains specific scoring thresholds for diversity program participation, with higher percentages earning more points (1-1.9% = 5 points up to 5% or higher = 25 points).

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135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02148 | Main Telephone: (781) 338-3000 | TTY: N.E.T. Relay 1-800-439-2370

EVALUATION CRITERIA SCORECARD

Agency Staff use only (This document will be used to evaluate all responses submitted to this Solicitation)

Name of Bidder:
Name of Reviewer(s):
Date Reviewed:

Scoring rubric:

Non-Responsive
Qualifications is not applicable to request; elements missing / non-responsive to request
Unsatisfactory:
Little evidence of qualification. Many required elements are missing.
Below Average:
Evidence of expertise or qualification in some areas is unclear or unsubstantiated by supporting documentation. Some required elements are missing.
Average:
Application materials are complete and suggest adequate qualifications, providing clear evidence of expertise.
Above Average:
Application materials are complete and suggest solid qualifications, providing clear and well-documented evidence of expertise.
Outstanding:
Application materials is complete, suggest exemplary qualifications, providing compelling, clear, and well-documented evidence of expertise.

Alternate ID: 25MASSMS1 COMMBUYS Document #: BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-112189 Non-Responsive 0 pts.

Unsatisfactory 1 pt.

Below Average 2 pts.

Average 3 pts.

Above Average 4 pts.

Outstanding 5 pts.

Multiplier
Maximum

Points Available (5 x Multiplier) Points Awarded (0 – 5 x Multiplier)

Additional Evaluation Criteria:

1
Supplier Diversity Program Plan (Any Bidder responding to an RFR Bid, valued over $250,000 annually, must submit the SDP Form uploaded to COMMBUYS with this Bid, at the time of submission with a percentage 1% or greater. This form will be part of the evaluation on this scorecard and points will be calculated as follows: 1 % - 1.9% = 5 points, 2% - 2.9% = 10 points, 3% - 3.9% = 15 points, 4% - 4.9% = 20 points, 5% or higher = 25 points
(x5)
25
2
Prompt Payment Discount Form (This form can be found on COMMBUYS in the same location as this bid posting. This form is required to be completed, by offering a discount or claiming hardship. Hardship must be accepted by the team and procurement office. Hardship = non-responsive, below .5% = unsatisfactory, .5 - .9% = below average, 1% = average, 1.1% - 1.9% = above average, 2% - higher = outstanding
(x1)
5
3
Part A Required Qualification: Bidder describes an organizational structure and financial capacity that ensures it can make a sustained commitment to a project.
(x1)
5
4
Part A Required Qualification: Bidder describes evidence of: a commitment to dismantling racial inequities in schools, districts, and state agencies; current work on supporting anti-racist mindsets, internal practices, and services/offerings; and a clear description for how their services/offerings are culturally responsive and anti-racist.
(x1)
5
5
Part A Required Qualification: Bidder describes a compelling model of support and provides evidence of effectiveness in the area(s) of content expertise and service categories outlined in their proposed offering(s).
(x4)
20
6
Bidder provides a fee structure, which is aligned with the scope of work and provides the best value for the outlined services.
(x1)
5
7
Part A Required Qualification: Bidder provides the names, roles and resumes of the individuals who would be supporting the work in schools and districts. Those individuals possess the necessary experience and expertise to successfully perform the required work.
(x2)
10
8
Part B Required Qualification: The extent to which the vendor demonstrates they are an academic institution, an independent, nonpartisan research organization, or an individual researcher affiliated with one of the above.
(x1)
5
9
Part B Required Qualification: The extent to which the vendor and its individual researchers demonstrate they are not in an advocacy role with respect to the topics they propose to study, they do not have a stake in the research's outcomes.
(x1)
5
10
Part B Required Qualification: The extent to which the vendor and its individual researchers have a reputation of impartiality and no known affiliations that would undermine, or may appear to undermine, credibility and impartiality.
(x1)
5
11
Part B Required Qualification: The extent to which the vendor employs Commonwealth data security standards for third parties, including: (10 points): Data Classification: Ensure all shared data, especially personally identifiable information, is classified appropriately and handled according to its classification; Access Control: Implement MFA and least privilege access controls for all users accessing personally identifiable data; Encryption: Require encryption of personally identifiable data at rest and in transit; and Vulnerability Scanning: Mandate regular vulnerability assessments and patch management for system
(x2)
10
Total:
100

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