3-WK2635-SEL - Attachment C RFP Social Emotional Learning Grades 7-12 .docx

Salt Lake City School District Purchasing Department

Request for Proposals

Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Grades 9-12 for Salt Lake City School District

Solicitation No. WK2635-SEL

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Social Emotional Learning Curriculum 9-12 Solicitation #WK2635-SEL

This Request for Proposals (RFP), having been determined to be the procurement method to provide the best value to the Conducting Procurement Unit, is designed to provide interested vendors with sufficient basic information to submit proposals. It is not intended to limit a proposal's content or exclude any relevant or essential data. Vendors are at liberty and are encouraged to expand upon the specifications to evidence service capability. This RFP is issued in accordance with State of Utah Procurement Code, Utah Code Annotated (UCA) Chapter 63G-6a, and applicable Rules found in the Utah Administrative Code (UAC). If any provision of this RFP conflicts with the UCA or UAC, the UCA or UAC will take precedence.

PART 1: OVERVIEW AND INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

The purpose of this request for proposal is to solicit competitive sealed proposals from qualified vendors to provide a social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for use within the Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD). This curriculum is for high school (grades 9-12) with both online and hard copy options. This curriculum will promote one of our Board of Education’s priorities to “promote our students’ social, emotional, and academic learning.”

A brief timeline of RFP events is provided below.

· November 20, 2025 – RFP published on Bonfire U3P

· December 18, 2025 – Deadline for vendor Q&A on Bonfire U3P

· December 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM – RFP closes

· January 5- 19 – RFP evaluations will take place

· February –The week of February 9, 2026, Vendors who meet or exceed minimum score threshold must be available for Interviews and/or presentations

· April 2026– Contract award presented to Board of Education for approval

· May 2026 (estimate) – Contract award announced to public

1.2 BACKGROUND

District Background Summary SLCSD is an urban district with over 23,000 students in grades Pre-K – 12th, with 55% ethnic minority and 61% economically disadvantaged. There are over 100 languages and dialects spoken in the district. There are 27 Elementary, 5 Middle, 5 High Schools and 3 Charter Schools in the district.

SEL Background SEL is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. There are five core SEL competencies that are taught in many ways and across many settings: Self-awareness, Self-management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-making. The research documenting the impact of SEL is compelling. More than two decades of research show that education promoting social and emotional learning gets results. The findings come from multiple fields and sources, including student achievement, neuroscience, health, employment, psychology, classroom management, learning theory, economics, and the prevention of youth problem behaviors.

1.3 ISSUING OFFICE AND RFP REFERENCE NUMBER

The SLCSD is both the Issuing Procurement Unit and the Conducting Procurement Unit for this RFP and all subsequent addenda relating to it. The reference number for this RFP is Solicitation # WK2635-SEL. This number must be referred to in all proposals, correspondence, and documentation relating to this RFP.

1.4 QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

All questions MUST be submitted through Bonfire U3P (https://utah.bonfirehub.com) during the designated time for questions (“Q&A period”) listed on Bonfire U3P. Questions submitted through any other channel will not be answered. Questions may be answered in the order that they are submitted or may be compiled into one document and answered via an addendum. Answers disseminated by SLCSD through the Bonfire U3P system shall serve as the official and binding position of SLCSD and will constitute an addendum to this RFP.

Questions, exceptions, or notification to SLCSD of any ambiguity, inconsistency, excessively restrictive requirement, or error in this RFP, MUST be submitted as a question through Bonfire U3P during the Q&A period.

An answered question or addenda may modify the specification or requirements of this RFP. Vendors should periodically check Bonfire U3P for answered questions and addendums before the closing date. It is the responsibility of the vendor to submit their proposal as required by this RFP, including any requirements contained in an answered question and/or addendum.

Exceptions to the scope of work or other content of the RFP that have not been previously addressed during the active Q&A period of the procurement are not allowed and may result in the vendor’s proposal being considered non-responsive.

1.5 ADDENDUMS

Vendors are encouraged to periodically check Periscope for posted questions, answers, and addendums.

Any modification to this procurement will be made by addendum issued by SLCSD Purchasing. Addendums to this RFP may be made for the purpose of making changes to: the scope of work, the schedule, the qualification requirements, the criteria, the weighting, or other requirements of this RFP.

After the due date and time for submitting a proposal to this RFP, at the discretion of the chief procurement officer or head of a procurement unit with independent procurement authority, addenda to this RFP may be limited to the vendors that have submitted proposals, provided the addenda does not make a substantial change to this RFP that likely would have impacted the number of vendors responding to the original publication of this RFP, in the opinion of the chief procurement officer or head of a procurement unit with independent procurement authority.

Authorized and properly issued addenda shall constitute the official and binding position of SLCSD.

Any response to this RFP which has as its basis any communications or information received from sources other than this RFP or related addenda may be considered non-responsive and be rejected at the sole discretion of SLCSD.

1.6 RESTRICTIONS ON COMMUNICATIONS

From the issue date of this RFP until a vendor is awarded a contract and the award is published, vendors are prohibited from communications regarding this RFP with the conducting procurement unit staff, evaluation committee members, or other associated individuals EXCEPT the SLCSD procurement officer overseeing this RFP. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification.

1.7 SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL

By submitting a proposal to this RFP, the vendor acknowledges and agrees that the requirements, scope of work, and the evaluation process outlined in this RFP are understood, fair, equitable, and are not unduly restrictive. Any exceptions to the content of this RFP must be addressed within the Q&A period. The vendor further acknowledges that it has read this RFP, along with any attached or referenced documents, including the General Provisions.

All costs incurred by a vendor in the preparation and submission of a proposal, including any costs incurred during interviews, oral presentations, and/or product demonstrations are the responsibility of the vendor and will not be reimbursed.

Proposals must be received by the due date and time posted on Bonfire U3P. Proposals received after the deadline will be late and ineligible for consideration. Proposals can be submitted electronically through Bonfire U3P.

Electronic submission instructions: When submitting a proposal electronically through Bonfire U3P, please allow sufficient time to complete the online forms and to upload proposal documents. The RFP will end at the deadline. If a vendor is in the middle of uploading a proposal when the deadline arrives, the system will stop the upload process and the proposal will not be accepted by Bonfire U3P, and the attempted submission will be considered late and ineligible for consideration.

Electronic proposals may require uploading of electronic attachments. Bonfire U3P will accept a wide variety of document types as attachments. However, the SLCSD is unable to view certain documents. Therefore, DO NOT submit documents that are embedded (zip files), movies, wmp, encrypted, or mp3 files. All documents must be uploaded in Bonfire U3P as separate files.

Proposals will NOT be accepted via email.

1.8 CONTRACT AWARD INTENT

It is anticipated this RFP may result in a multiple award contract. SLCSD prefers a single award but reserves the right to award as a multiple award. If it is determined to be in the best interest of SLCSD needs, one vendor may be awarded a partial curriculum contract and another vendor may be awarded the remaining curriculum contract.

1.9 LENGTH OF CONTRACT

The contract resulting from this RFP will be for a period of seven (7) years. SLCSD reserves the right to review the contract resulting from this RFP on a regular basis regarding performance and cost and may negotiate price during the term of the contract.

1.10 PRICE GUARANTEE PERIOD

All pricing provided in the price proposal must include shipping/delivery (F.O.B Destination) and be guaranteed for the duration of the contract.

Any adjustment or amendment to the contract will not be effective unless approved by SLCSD. SLCSD will be given the immediate benefit of any decrease in the market, or allowable discount.

1.11 PRICE STRUCTURE

Salt Lake City School District will not pay the full seven-year curriculum cost upfront. Payment will be made annually, based on the actual number of enrolled students for each contract year. Vendors must structure pricing on a per-student, per year basis, with invoices issued per purchase order requests. Any proposed pricing must align with this requirement.

1.12 DISCUSSIONS

Discussions may be conducted with Vendors who submit proposals determined to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award. This may be followed by an opportunity to make best and final offers in accordance with the Utah Procurement Code. The SLCSD reserves the right to accept proposals without conducting discussions.

1.13 STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Any contract resulting from this RFP will include, but not be limited to, the Standard Terms and Conditions included herein as Attachment A.

Exceptions and/or additions to the Standard Terms and Conditions are strongly discouraged. However, Vendors requesting exceptions and/or additions to the Standard Terms and Conditions must be submitted with the proposal. Exceptions and/or additions submitted after the date and time for receipt of proposals will not be considered. Vendors may not submit requests for exceptions and/or additions by reference to a vendor's website or URL. URLs provided with a proposal may result in that proposal being rejected as non-responsive. Vendors may submit questions during the Q&A period regarding the Standard Terms and Conditions.

SLCSD may refuse to negotiate exceptions and/or additions that are determined to be excessive; that are inconsistent with similar contracts of the procurement unit; to warranties, insurance, or indemnification provisions that are necessary to protect the procurement unit after consultation with the Attorney General's Office or other applicable legal counsel; where the solicitation specifically prohibits exceptions and/or additions; or that are not in the best interest of the procurement unit.

In a multiple award, SLCSD reserves the right to negotiate exceptions and/or additions to terms and conditions in a manner resulting in expeditious resolutions. This process may include beginning negotiations with the Vendor having the least number of exceptions and/or additions and concluding with the Vendor submitting the greatest number of exceptions and/or additions. Contracts may be executed and become effective as negotiations are completed.

If negotiations are required, Vendor must provide all documents in Microsoft Word format for redline editing. Vendor must also provide the name, contact information, and access to the person(s) that will be directly involved in legal negotiations.

Any mandatorily required acceptance of a Vendor’s terms and conditions may result in the proposal being determined to be non-responsive.

An award resulting from this RFP is subject to successful contract terms and conditions negotiation (if required). SLCSD, at its sole discretion, will determine when contract terms and conditions negotiations become unproductive and will result in termination of award to that Vendor and SLCSD may move to the next eligible Vendor.

1.14 PROTECTED INFORMATION

The Government Records Access and Management Act (“GRAMA”), UCA § 63G-2-305, provides in part that:

the following records are protected if properly classified by a government entity:

(6) records, the disclosure of which would impair governmental procurement proceedings or give an unfair advantage to any person proposing to enter into a contract or agreement with a governmental entity, except, subject to Subsections (1) and (2), that this Subsection (6) does not restrict the right of a person to have access to, after the contract or grant has been awarded and signed by all parties,…

Pricing may not be classified as confidential or protected and will be considered public information after award of the contract.

Process for Requesting Non-Disclosure: Any Vendor requesting that a record be protected shall include with the proposal a Claim of Business Confidentiality. To protect information under a Claim of Business Confidentiality, the Vendor must complete the Claim of Business Confidentiality form with the following information:

1. Provide a written Claim of Business Confidentiality at the time the information (proposal) is provided to the SLCSD, and

2. Include a concise statement of reasons supporting the claim of business confidentiality (UCA § 63G-2-309(1)).

3. Submit an electronic “redacted” (excluding protected information) copy of the proposal. Copy must clearly be marked “Redacted Version.”

The Claim of Business Confidentiality form is included as a separate to this RFP and must be completed and uploaded.

An entire proposal cannot be identified as “PROTECTED,” “CONFIDENTIAL” or “PROPRIETARY,” and if so identified shall be considered non-responsive unless the Vendor removes the designation.

Redacted Copy: If a Vendor submits a proposal that contains information claimed to be business confidential or protected information, the Vendor must submit two separate proposals: one redacted version for public release with all protected business confidential information either blacked-out or removed, and clearly marked as "Redacted Version"; and one non-redacted version for evaluation purposes clearly marked as "Protected Business Confidential."

1.15 INTERVIEWS AND PRESENTATIONS

If it is determined to be in the best interest of the SLCSD, interviews and/or presentations may be held. SLCSD shall establish a date and time for the interviews or presentations and shall notify eligible Vendors of the procedures. Vendors invited to interviews or presentations shall be limited to those Vendors meeting the minimum requirements and minimum technical score threshold specified in the RFP. Representations made by a Vendor during interviews or presentations shall become an addendum to the Vendor’s proposal and shall be documented. Representations must be consistent with the Vendor’s original proposal and may only be used for purposes of clarifying or filling in gaps in the Vendor’s proposal. Interviews and presentations will be at the Vendor’s expense.

PART 2: SCOPE OF SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS

2.1 DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK AND REQUIREMENTS

The SLCSD is seeking curriculum that will promote students’ social, emotional, and academic learning. This curriculum is for high school (grades 9-12) with both online and hard copy options.

The SLCSD Social and Emotional Learning framework emphasizes the instruction and monitoring of five SEL competencies, as defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL):

· Self-awareness

· Self-management

· Social awareness

· Relationship skills

· Responsible decision-making The framework states that instruction on these competencies could be done through either explicit SEL lessons and curriculum and/or through an integrated approach, in which SEL is taught and discussed during the teaching of other content, e.g. English Language Arts or Social Studies. In SLCSD high schools, using both approaches would be the most effective so that students are receiving explicit SEL instruction and discussing SEL concepts during other content-area classes.

Specific Program Needs:

· Research-based SEL content with clear objectives and connections to CASEL’s five competencies.

· Short prepared SEL lessons and discussion guides accompanied by videos or PowerPoint presentations as well as comprehensive resources and tools for educators.

· Preferred that deeper lessons are available for Tier 2 and Tier 3 lessons/interventions

· Preferred to include lessons related substance abuse and suicide prevention

· Teacher and staff training and workshops on the program.

· Preferred that trainings can be offered in 1 hour or less and/or asynchronous options are available

· Preferred that trainings be calendared by provider with each school

· SEL material that can either stand alone or be integrated into any class.

· Age and developmentally appropriate subject matter for all high school-aged students, including students from special population groups, like Special Education and English Language Learners (ELLs).

· High interest texts

· Highly engaging

· Instructional scaffolding for ELLs

· Representative of diverse student identities

· A consistent program for grades 9-12 in each SLCSD high school, so that students may receive steady instruction regardless of what grade they are in or what school they attend.

· Preferred that a facilitator guide be included

· The ability to translate the material into other languages, especially Spanish, at a minimum.

· Preferred that materials be sharable through Parent Square

· The ability to collect data on student progress (pre/post tests or similar) and program effectiveness

· The ability to monitor lessons completed in each classroom or by each teacher

· Complies with all aspects of Utah law related to SEL curriculum and student surveys Other Content Requirements:

The program will… Change and get more complex as students mature and develop Preferred: Scope and sequence vertical alignment within k-12 Provide students opportunities to reflect on identity and equity in order to build self-awareness

2.2 MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

a. Compliance to the District Student Data Privacy Terms and Conditions

i. Vendors must certify compliance with the district’s T&C’s related to student data privacy (see Attachment B).

c. Availability for Interviews and/or Presentations

i. As noted in Section 1.14, Vendors meeting minimum score thresholds are required to conduct interviews and/or presentations. Please verify availability the week of February 9, 2026

d. Delivery Timeline

i. Awarded Vendor shall have all materials for teachers, including TEs, ancillary materials, and gratis materials, and all student materials available for delivery on or before July 1, 2026.

Materials should be delivered through Mountain State Schoolbook Depository to individual schools or departments. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination to Mountain State Schoolbook Depository.

e. Product Samples

i. Product samples are required (one for each grade level of the proposed product) and must be received prior to the bid close date December 23, 2025:

Please submit 1set of product samples to:

Riley Elementary School Attn: Allison Martin, Social Emotional Learning 1410 South 800 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104

· Student texts

· Teacher Edition texts

· All other ancillary materials: assessments, supports for struggling and advanced students, enrichment, and technology including software and online support

· Access to online components and resources included with the program. Online login credentials must be provided.

2.3 DETAILED TECHNICAL RESPONSE

To determine which proposal provides the best value to SLCSD, the evaluation committee will evaluate each responsive and responsible proposal that has not been disqualified or rejected using the following criteria:

A. COMPANY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. Provide a narrative outlining the qualifications and history of the company as a whole. Provide an organization chart and brief biographies of executive management.

2. Provide narratives outlining the training, education, work history, and other qualifications of the key personnel who will be assigned to the SLCSD account. Please include where these individuals will be physically located during the term of this contract.

3. Indicate any subcontractor’s that will be utilized to fulfill any portion of the scope of work. Outline their qualifications and experience.

B. APPROACH TO SCOPE OF WORK AND REQUIREMENTS

Vendor is instructed to provide narratives highlighting their approach to the scope of work outlined in Section 2.1 above. This includes a point-by-point response to RFP Section 2.1. Vendors should give a detailed description of how their solution accomplishes the need outlined within each section. Please separate this section in the proposal to the following categories:

1. Core CASEL Competencies Describe how your proposed solution covers the five CASEL competencies of SEL including:

i. Self-awareness

ii. Self-management

iii. Social awareness

iv. Relationship skills

v. Responsible decision-making

2. Specific Program Needs

3. Describe how your solution complies with the noted Specific Program Needs

4. Other Content Requirements

5. Describe how your solution complies with the noted Other Content Requirements

C. VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Provide a narrative outlining additional products or services that have not specifically been asked for, but may aide in fulfilling the noted scope of work (reference Section 2.1 above). Indicate why these additional products or services are needed and the benefit they would bring to the SLCSD.

D. REFERENCES

Provide the names and contact information for three (3) client references who have utilized your curriculum within the past three (3) years. References should be from school districts of similar or larger size.

For ease of evaluation, the proposals must provide a point-by-point response, addressing in detail each area of the evaluation criteria, including addressing how the point-by-point response addresses the issues discussed in this RFP. The criteria are not intended to limit a proposal's content or exclude any relevant or essential data. Vendors are at liberty and are encouraged to expand upon the criteria to demonstrate the Vendor’s capability to provide SLCSD with a solution.

PART 3: INFORMATION REQUIRED IN SUBMISSION OF A RESPONSE

1.1 2.1

3.1 PROPOSAL RESPONSE FORMAT

Proposals should be concise, straightforward, and prepared simply and economically. Expensive displays, bindings or promotional materials are neither desired nor required. However, there is no intent in these instructions to limit a proposal’s content or to exclude any relevant or essential data.

All submitted materials become the property of the SLCSD. Materials may be evaluated by anyone designated by the SLCSD as part of the proposal evaluation committee. Materials submitted may be returned only at the SLCSD's option.

Organize proposal response using each of the following specific headings. Failure to format your proposal as follows may result in disqualification.

1. Section Title: Executive Summary.

The one- or two-page executive summary is to briefly describe the vendor's proposal. This summary should highlight the major features of the proposal. The reader should be able to determine the essence of the proposal by reading the executive summary.

2. Section Title: Protected Information.

All protected/proprietary information must be identified in this section of the proposal by completing the Claim of Business Confidentiality referenced in Section 1.13.

If the Vendor’s proposal contains protected/proprietary information (refer back to the Protected Information section of this RFP for additional information), then Vendor must submit a redacted copy of the proposal at the same time Vendor submits its proposal. The redacted copy of the vendor’s proposal must be submitted in compliance with other sections of this RFP.

If there is no protected information, write “None” in this section.

Vendor acknowledges that its proposal or redacted copy will be made public upon the SLCSD’s receipt of a GRAMA request. Vendor will not be notified of any GRAMA request made to the SLCSD for Vendor’s proposal. If Vendor submits a redacted copy, then the SLCSD will respond to a GRAMA request for Vendor’s proposal with Vendor’s redacted copy. However, if vendor fails to submit a redacted copy, then the SLCSD will respond to a GRAMA request with vendor’s proposal, which will result in vendor’s protected/proprietary information, if any, being made public. Vendor acknowledges that notations in the header, footer or watermark of the proposal will not be considered sufficient to constitute a request for non-disclosure of protected/proprietary information.

Failure to comply with this Section 3.1 and Section 1.13 releases SLCSD from any obligation or liability arising from the inadvertent release of Vendor information.

3. Section Title: Potential Conflicts of Interest.

Vendor must identify any conflict, or potential conflict of interest, which might arise during the course of the project. If no conflicts are expected, include a statement to that effect in the Proposal.

4. Section Title: Exceptions and Additions to the Standard Terms and Conditions.

Proposed exceptions and/or additions to the Standard Terms and Conditions must be submitted in this section. Vendor must provide all proposed exceptions and/or additions, including a Vendor’s terms and conditions in Microsoft Word format for redline editing. Vendor must also provide the name, contact information, and access to the person(s) that will be directly involved in terms and conditions negotiations.

If there are no exceptions or additions to the Standard Terms and Conditions, write “None” in this section.

5. Section Title: Mandatory Minimum Requirements.

As described in Section 2.2, vendor must provide the required narratives that demonstrate compliance with the stated Mandatory Minimum Requirements/Qualifications. Vendor’s failure to meet any one of the mandatory requirements will result in the proposal being classified as non- responsive and will be rejected under the provisions of the Utah Procurement Code.

Please provide a response to all requirements noted in Section 2.2 as follows:

1. Compliance to District Student Data Privacy Terms and Conditions

2. Availability for Interviews and/or Presentations

3. Delivery Timeline

4. Product Samples

6. Section Title: Detailed Technical Response.

As described in Section 2.4, this section should constitute the major portion of the proposal and must be a concise overview of the vendor's assessment of the work to be performed, the Vendor’s ability and approach, and the resources necessary to fulfill the requirements. This section should demonstrate the vendor's understanding of the desired overall performance expectations, deliverables, if any, and outcomes. Clearly indicate any options or alternatives proposed (if allowed). In any case wherein the vendor cannot comply with an evaluation criterion outlined in Section 2.3, such inability must be stated in response to the applicable requirement. Vendor’s should reference the Scope of Work in Section 2.1 in their response.

Proposals will be evaluated against the proposal evaluation criteria described in Section 2.4 and listed in Attachment D: RFP Evaluation Score sheet (“Attachment D”). Attachment D provides the scoring methodology, states the relative weight that will be given to each score for the criteria, and the minimum scoring thresholds associated with the evaluation criteria.

For ease of evaluation, the Detailed Technical Proposal Section must be a point-by-point response, addressing in detail each area of the evaluation criteria as follows:

A. Company Experience and Qualification of Key Personnel

1. Assessment Materials

2. Instructional Support

3. Indicate any subcontractor’s that will be utilized to fulfill any portion of the scope of work. Outline their qualifications and experience.

B. Approach to Scope of Work and Requirements Core CASEL Competencies

1. Self Awareness

2. Self Management

3. Social Awareness

4. Relationship Skills

5. Responsible Decision Making C. Value-Added Services D. References

7. Section Title: Price Proposal Please enumerate all costs, fees, and rates on Attachment E - Price Schedule.

Vendors are required to complete the Excel spreadsheet (Attachment E) and upload the completed document with your proposal.

Price will be evaluated independently from the Detailed Technical Proposal and must be submitted separately from the Detailed Technical Proposal. Inclusion of any cost or pricing data within the Detailed Technical Proposal may result in the proposal being judged as non-responsive.

PART 4: RESPONSE EVALUATION

4.1 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

All proposals in response to this RFP will be evaluated in a manner consistent with the Utah Procurement Code, Administrative Rules, policies, and the evaluation criteria in this RFP.

A vendor bears sole responsibility for the items included or not included within the proposal submitted by the vendor. Each area of the evaluation criteria must be addressed in detail in the proposal.

4.2 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS

Stage 1: Initial Review In the initial phase of the evaluation process, the conducting procurement unit will review all proposals timely received. Non-responsive proposals not conforming to RFP requirements or unable to meet the minimum and/or mandatory requirements will be eliminated from further consideration.

Stage 2: Technical Proposal Evaluation Following the Stage 1: Initial Review, an evaluation committee appointed by the conducting procurement unit will hold a preliminary scoring meeting to evaluate responsive proposals. A vendor that achieves minimum point thresholds will be required to conduct an Oral Presentation.

A vendor with a score below the Stage 2 minimum technical points threshold will be deemed non-responsive and ineligible for further consideration. Attachment D establishes all minimum score thresholds for this RFP.

Stage 3: Interviews and/or Presentations Following the Stage 2: Technical Proposal Evaluations, the evaluation committee will hold interviews and/or presentations. All Vendors who achieved the Stage 2 minimum point threshold will be required to conduct interviews and/or presentations in accordance with Section 1.14.

Expectations, requirements, evaluation criteria, etc. for Presentations will be sent via e-mail to vendors prior to their scheduled presentation date.

Stage 4: Price Proposal Evaluation Vendor’s who advance from the Stage 3: Oral Presentation will advance to the final stage, Stage 4: Price Proposal Evaluation. Price Proposals will be evaluated as noted in Attachment E.

Following the Final Stage: Price Proposal Evaluations, points from Stage 2-4 will be compiled to determine the highest scoring, responsive and responsible vendor.

4.3 DETERMINATION OF BEST VALUE

The evaluation committee will determine which proposal provides the best value to the procurement unit. Pursuant to UCA §63G-6a-Part 7, the evaluation committee will prepare and submit a written statement that recommends a proposal for contract award, contains the score awarded to that proposal based upon the evaluation criteria contained in the RFP, and explains how the recommended proposal provides best value to the procurement unit.

SLCSD reserves the right to award the contract to a technically qualified Vendor(s) with a lower score in the event the high scoring offer is determined to not be the best value offered to SLCSD, based on a cost benefit analysis.

PART 5: PROPOSAL AWARD PROCESS

5.1 AWARD OF CONTRACT

In accordance with the Utah Procurement Code, and after the evaluation and final scoring of proposals is completed, SLCSD shall award the contract as soon as practicable to the responsive and responsible vendor with the highest score, provided the RFP is not canceled.

5.2 PUBLICIZING AWARD

The issuing procurement unit shall, on the next business day after the award of a contract is announced, make available to each Vendor and to the public a written statement that includes:

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