Att_6_Understanding_and_Approach.pdf

RFO 25-1025

Attachment 6

ATTACHMENT 6

UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH

Respondents must provide a narrative description of their understanding and approach to the performance of the work described in Attachment 1, Sample Agreement, Exhibit A - Statement of Work (SOW). Respondents must address Sections 1 through 3 below, provide examples from previous work experience, and submit with offer. Respondents may achieve a total of 50 points for each subsection below for a total of 150 maximum points.

Respondents must score a minimum of 75 points for their offer to be considered responsive.

Respondents who achieve less than 75 points will be removed from further consideration.

In preparing the response, Respondents should not simply restate or paraphrase information in the RFO and the SOW. Narratives will be evaluated based upon the responses and how they account for the work to be completed. Narrative must address each section below to be considered responsive.

1. Respondents’ Proposed Consultant Approach and Capabilities (50 Points)

Respondent must describe the approach that each proposed Consultant staff will take to accomplish the tasks and deliverables outlined in Attachment 1, Sample Agreement, Exhibit A

– Statement of Work (SOW). The response must address the tasks associated with each requested classification: Technical Lead and Software Engineer, and must include:

• A summary of each individual’s relevant experience;

• The tools, techniques, and methodologies each individual will apply; and

• An explanation of how each staff member’s skills and qualifications align with the requirements of the SOW and support successful task execution.

2. Respondents’ Experience for all Proposed Consultants (50 Points) Respondent must describe the firm’s experience managing each of the proposed Consultant staff on projects of similar size and scope. The response must provide a summary documenting how it is similar in size and scope and identify the agency or organization where the work was performed. The response should include specific examples demonstrating the Respondent’s ability to successfully manage their personnel in support of comparable contracts and/or projects.

3. Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Approach (50 Points) Respondent must describe how the proposed Consultant staff will collaborate internally and with the State to ensure effective communication, alignment, and delivery of project tasks and milestones. The response should include:

• The Consultant staff’s internal coordination approach, including communication protocols and decision-making processes;

• How the Consultant staff will engage with State stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and address issues; and

• Examples of past project success where similar team structures were used to deliver results collaboratively and efficiently.