4-Attachment C Scoring Criteria.docx

This is a scoring criteria attachment for a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting procurement through the Wildlife Professional Services unit, for wetland infrastructure projects. The procurement seeks design professional service providers and consultants to work on Great Salt Lake Wetland Infrastructure Projects located on state Division of Wildlife Waterfowl Management Areas (WMAs). The contract is a five-year engagement under Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a Part 15, with the vendor receiving the highest ranking selected to negotiate contract terms at fair and reasonable compensation rates. No pricing information should be included in qualification submissions.

The evaluation criteria for this procurement consist of three primary scoring categories totaling 1,000 points: Project Experience (500 points), which assesses the contractor's background working on projects where engineering decisions influence wetland habitat function, migratory bird habitat, aquatic resources, invasive species management, water delivery, and wildlife management objectives; Project Coordination (200 points), which evaluates experience coordinating with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies on wetland or aquatic resource projects, including permitting and environmental compliance; and Personnel Experience (300 points), which requires contractors to provide qualifications and relevant experience for key personnel including licensed professional engineers, surveyors, project managers, and construction oversight staff. If the highest-ranked vendor cannot reach agreement on fair and reasonable compensation and contract requirements, the state may proceed with negotiations with the next highest-ranked vendor.