Evaluation_Criteria.docx

Evaluation Criteria Note: The County reserves the right to evaluate, prior to making an award, current financial statements and data from the applicants, the ability to comply with required schedule, past record of integrity and record of performance.

Assessment Strengths: Those areas in which the proposal exceeds the County’s requirements.

Weaknesses: Those areas where the proposal lacks soundness or effectiveness which could prevent fully successful performance of the contract.

Risk/Deficiencies: Those areas where the proposal fails to meet the County’s requirements.

· 1. Qualifications and Experience

1. Experience in passenger transport business;

2. Related experience in contracted paratransit service, particularly with government entities, serving ambulatory, and wheelchairs;

3. Experience and qualifications of the Project Manager and the staffing plan;

4. Stability and experience of Contractor’s management/ownership;

5. Knowledge of the county-wide service area and familiarity with local operating conditions; and,

6. Past performance; evidence of cooperation and conformance to Contract requirements with past and current customers shall be an integral part of the evaluation.

· 2. Project Approach and Understanding Approach and understanding of the scope of service demonstrated by completeness of submitted responses, verification of information provided and all requested documentation.

· 3. Financial Stability and Litigation

1. Review of the Contractor’s condition based on credible financial information provided;

2. Ability to operate, service, and maintain vehicles and cash flow; and,

3. Previous and existing compliance by the firm with laws and ordinance relating to the contract or services.

· 4. Technical Ability

1. Ability and plan to operate service seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours per day;

2. Drug Free Workplace Policy meets all requirements for the pre-employment, post-accident, probable cause and random testing to safety sensitive employees;

3. Driver qualifications, including a driver training program;

4. Safety Plan meets requirements of Chapter 14-90 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, Rule 41-2 F.A.C.;

5. Accident/incident procedures;

6. Radio communications and procedures; and,

7. Procedures for maintaining daily operations log.

· 5. Facilities

1. Adequate capacity to administer, operate and store vehicles as proposed;

2. Availability of space for duration of Contract; and,

3. The Contractor’s operating base is located within the proposed Volusia County service area.

· 6. Vehicles

1. Vehicle Maintenance Plan;

2. Accessible vehicles meet ADA Requirements;

3. Availability, capacity and age of proposed fleet as shown on the Vehicle Inventory; and,

4. Vehicle replacement schedule and proof of "financing available" for purchase of new vehicles, if proposed.

· 7. Federal Transit Administration Third Party Contract Clauses Ability/willingness of Contractor to comply with all Federal Transit Administration Third Party Contract Clauses (Exhibit F).

· 8. Price Prices as indicated by the Contractor in Exhibit B - Fee Schedule.