Attachment C - Technical Criteria.pdf

Attachment C – Technical Criteria

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. Offerors are at liberty and are encouraged to expand upon the criteria to demonstrate the Offeror’s capability to provide the State with a solution.

Minimum Mandatory Requirements

● Offeror MUST agree to specifications, requirements, and project timeline in the Scope of Work.

● Contractor understands clause in Terms & Conditions stating contractor may not assign, sell, transfer, subcontract or sublet rights, or delegate any right or obligation under this Contract, in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of the State Entity.

● Contractor affirms prior experience completing NEPA analysis.

Scoring Criteria

1. Company History and Mission (Points Possible - 100) - Offeror to submit a detailed description of company history, qualifications, and mission.

• How many years has your company been involved in these types of projects?

• Please supply a history of your company detailing any items that are pertinent to this solicitation.

• Can you provide information related to the staff on your team including their certifications and experience?

• Please detail your company’s mission and vision for projects meeting this Scope of Work

2. NEPA Experience (Points Possible – 400) - Offeror to submit a detailed description of NEPA experience.

● Describe your company's experience with NEPA, particularly as it relates to aviation and/or military related NEPA projects.

● How many years does your company have conducting NEPA analysis?

● Provide an overview of your NEPA department, including its size, structure, and key staff. Provide details on key staff NEPA experience.

Attachment C – Technical Criteria

3. Project Management (Points Possible – 200) - Offeror to submit a detailed description of how they will meet the following requirements:

● What project management methodologies or frameworks do you typically use?

● Describe your plan to complete the project within the project timeline.

● Describe your approach to developing and managing a project schedule.

● How do you plan to keep the UTARNG project POC and stakeholders informed of progress?

● Describe your escalation process for resolving project issues.

○ How do you determine when to escalate an issue and to whom?

4. Risk and Resource Management (Points Possible – 200) - Offeror to submit a detailed description of how they will meet the following requirements:

• What is your process for identifying and mitigating project risks?

• Describe how you monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle and provide an example of a risk you successfully mitigated.

• How do you handle unexpected changes or scope creep during a project?

• Provide an example of how you managed change to avoid project delays.

• Describe your approach to resource allocation and management.

i. How do you ensure that resources are available when needed to keep the project on track?

Technical & Cost Scoring Summary:

(Points Possible - 100) (Points Possible – 400) (Points Possible – 200) (Points Possible – 200)

1. Criteria 1 - Company History and Mission

2. Criteria 2 - NEPA Experience

3. Criteria 3 - Project Management

4. Criteria 4 - Risk and Resource Management

Total Points Possible via Technical Criteria = Total Points Possible via Cost = Total Points Possible =

1,000