ESBD_473121_1764705395497_3202600029 Attachment 3 Evaluation Scoring Matrix.pdf

This file is an Evaluation Scoring Matrix for the Trinity Cooling Tower and Chiller Replacement project in Texas. The matrix outlines the scoring criteria and point allocation that will be used to evaluate contractor proposals. Cost represents the largest weighted component at 40 points, followed by Project Milestone Schedule at 15 points and Pre-Proposal Conference Attendance at 15 points. Past Project Performance is evaluated across three separate criteria, each worth 10 points, for a total of 30 points dedicated to the contractor's historical performance record. The evaluation framework establishes several pass/fail requirements that contractors must meet, including HSP (Historically Underutilized Business [HUB] or similar compliance), Execution of Response, Written Narrative of Qualifications, and Letter of Bonding Capacity. The total possible score is 100 points.

The pass/fail components are mandatory qualification thresholds that must be satisfied before point-based scoring is considered, functioning as gatekeeping criteria to ensure only qualified bidders advance in the evaluation process. This scoring structure emphasizes both financial competitiveness and demonstrated capability, with significant weight given to a contractor's ability to manage the project schedule and their historical performance on similar projects. The pre-proposal conference attendance requirement suggests that information sessions will be held prior to proposal submission, and participation in these conferences is incentivized through the scoring matrix.