26-15JS_Scoring_Criteria.pdf

This is a scoring criteria document for the City of Sarasota's St. Armands Key and Lido Key Assessment District Overhead Utility Undergrounding Program (CCNA), a multidisciplinary consultant solicitation in Florida. The proposal evaluation will assess consultant teams on their ability to deliver a program that removes overhead electric and communications facilities and installs underground infrastructure, including new street lighting that meets dark-sky and sea-turtle-protection standards on St. Armands Key and Lido Key.

The scoring criteria consists of five weighted categories totaling 100 points. Qualifications of Company accounts for 30 points and requires documentation of Florida undergrounding experience on a minimum of three projects in both residential and commercial settings with electric-utility coordination capabilities. Personnel qualifications and depth comprise 25 points. Project Understanding and Methodology/Approach accounts for 20 points, requiring detailed explanation of service delivery based on the scope of work. Assessment Methodology comprises 15 points, focusing on the consultant's approach to assessment activities. Past Performance and References constitute the final 10 points, requiring evidence of relevant past customer experience. Proposals must address designated sections corresponding to these categories, with all materials submitted according to Exhibit B: Proposal Response Requirements.