3_Evaluation Criteria.pdf

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Division of Marine Fisheries

(617) 626-1520 | mass.gov/MarineFisheries

Maura T. Healey

Governor

Kimberly Driscoll

Lt. Governor

Rebecca L. Tepper

Secretary

Thomas K. O’Shea

Commissioner

Daniel J. McKiernan

Director

DMF RFR 27004 Cat Cove Pollinator Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project Evaluation

Criteria

Bidders must submit responses that meet all the submission requirements of the RFR. Only responsive proposals that meet the submission requirements will be evaluated, scored, and ranked by the evaluation team according to the evaluation criteria.

Description of Evaluation Criteria

Proposed technical approach and restoration methodology: Bidders will be evaluated on the quality, feasibility, and ecological appropriateness of the proposed approach to implementing the project; including methods for assessing existing conditions, prioritizing restoration areas, selecting native species, developing custom seed mixes, managing invasive plants, preparing existing lawn areas, establishing native meadow, and minimizing impacts to coastal soils and vegetation.

Experience: Bidders will be evaluated based on their relevant experience completing projects of similar scope and complexity, as well as the qualifications of their proposed project team.

Price: Bidder must ensure that the price is complete and transparent and that they have considered any and all costs in providing their proposal.

Project Schedule: Bidders will be evaluated on the completeness, feasibility, and practicality of their proposed project schedule, including their ability to meet the required milestones and deadlines outlined in Section 8.

Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Experience: Bidders will be evaluated based on their demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts environmental permitting requirements and experience coordinating restoration projects involving coastal resource areas. Higher scores will be awarded to bidders demonstrating relevant permitting experience and the ability to identify, obtain, and comply with applicable environmental approvals.

The bidder and any subcontractors must possess all necessary current licenses and registrations, as applicable, either within the firm or through independent consultants, to qualify under Massachusetts law to perform the stated services

Totaling of Points

The procurement management team will add together the points awarded for each section evaluated and make its final recommendation. Execution of this contract requires bidders signing the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Standard Terms and Conditions, Contract and any other required state forms and final negotiations (if applicable). Please see the scoring matrix below for breakdown of scoring.

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DMF RFR 27004 Cat Cove Pollinator Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project

Scoring Matrix

Criteria # Criteria Method of Scoring Maximum Points Available

Proposed technical approach and restoration methodology

Bidders will be evaluated on the quality, feasibility, and ecological appropriateness of the proposed approach to implementing the project; including methods for assessing existing conditions, prioritizing restoration areas, selecting native species, developing custom seed mixes, managing invasive plants, preparing existing lawn areas, establishing native meadow, and minimizing impacts to coastal soils and vegetation.

Maximum points (30) will be given to the strongest proposals that demonstrate a coordinated approach to design, site preparation, invasive species management, planting installation, and establishment. Fewer points will be awarded to proposals that provide less detail or do not adequately address the project requirements.

2 Experience

Relevant project experience and qualifications including project team qualifications. Bidders with the most relevant company and project team experience will be awarded the full 15 points. Remaining bidders will receive progressively fewer points in increments of 5 based on their experience

3 Price

The bidder offering the best price that meets the minimum specifications will be given the full 25 points. Remaining bidders will receive progressively fewer points in increments of 5 based on their proposed price.

Project Schedule

Bidders will be evaluated on their ability to meet the required project schedule as detailed section 8. 10 points will be awarded to proposals demonstrating a realistic and well-coordinated timeline for completing the project.

Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Experience

Bidders will be evaluated based on their demonstrated familiarity with Massachusetts environmental permitting requirements, licenses and registrations, and experience coordinating restoration projects involving coastal resource areas.

Possible Total Points 100