AT-25 RFR Evaluation Criteria.docx

Evaluation Criteria Any bidder seeking to deliver services under this procurement should directly and clearly address each of the response areas listed below, with particular attention to page limitations. Each item will be scored in keeping with the values and guidance contained in the scoring that appears below. Attachments or appendices not requested and any program descriptions beyond the page limit will not be reviewed.

Supplier Diversity Plan Form: 25% of available points All Bidders are required to make a meaningful financial commitment (“SDP Commitment”) by partnering with one or more Supplier Diversity Program (SDO) certified or recognized diverse business enterprise or non-profit organization. More information can be found below in Section 10.0.

To remain in compliance with Supplier Diversity requirements, the Awardee will be expected to report Supplier Diversity spending as directed by the Department. Purchase of Service (POS) direct care service providers must report annual spending with their yearly Uniform Financial Report. Spending data must at least meet the % stated in a Bidder’s proposal.

All required sections of the form must be completed for any points to be awarded.

Scoring Questions 1-5 will be scored on a scale from zero to three:

0 points—Fails to Meet Standard or Insufficient Information: There is no description, or the description is materially incomplete, not relevant to the services to be provided, or fails to meet standards and expectations laid out in this RFR.

1 point—Minimally Acceptable/Incomplete: Information provided addresses some but not all elements of the question posed and/or addresses elements in an incomplete or unclear manner. Information does not fully meet the standards and expectations laid out in this RFR.

2 points—Acceptable: Information provided addresses all elements of the question posed fully and completely. The responses reflect understanding of the expectations for this service model, the needs of the individuals who may be supported through this procurement, and the capacity to arrange and deliver the services to be provided.

3 points—Exceptional: Information provided addresses all elements of the question posed fully and completely and, in addition, the response demonstrates that the applicant has an exceptional understanding of and experience with provision of the services they seek to provide.

Scores Needed to Qualify In order to qualify under this procurement, bidders must receive a minimum score of 2 on all questions and have a minimum total of 10 out of 15 possible points for questions 1-5 in order to be awarded a contract. In cases in which a Bidder’s response or SDP plan scores less than 2 points, the Bidder may be notified that the submitted response is unacceptable and will be given an opportunity to submit an additional or revised response to correct the original submission.