4-Attachment C Technical Criteria.docx

This is a Technical Criteria attachment for a Professional Services Contract issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing through the Natural Resources Public Lands Policy Coordination Office (PLPCO). The contract seeks strategic communications, facilitation, and community engagement services to inform policies related to natural resources and public lands. The contract term is five years. Respondents must submit a written Statement of Qualifications and a detailed proposal not to exceed five pages outlining their understanding of the contract and capability to serve PLPCO. The proposal must address four scoreable technical criteria categories: Experience (300 points), Community Engagement Strategies (200 points), Communication Approach (100 points), and Reports (100 points), for a total of 700 possible points.

The Experience criterion requires vendors to detail their team's specific experience with Utah-specific public land challenges and demonstrate how they ensure knowledgeable staff availability for short notice meetings. The Community Engagement Strategies criterion requires explanation of how vendors design strategies that align with state-level policy goals. The Communication Approach criterion requires vendors to describe their methodology for de-escalating conflict in public forums while maintaining group progress, supported by a specific past project example. The Reports criterion requires vendors to explain how they consolidate discussions into actionable reports that inform PLPCO's next steps. Pricing information should not be included in the submission. The highest-ranked vendor will be selected to negotiate contract terms at compensation determined to be fair and reasonable.