4ATECHNICAL_EVALUATION_CRITERIA.pdf

TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government will make award to the responsible contractor(s) whose offer conforms to the requirements of this Request for Quote. For the purpose of this requirement, each of the factors listed below will be evaluated as indicated below. A purchase order will be awarded to a contractor who is evaluated as being technically acceptable for each of the factors listed below and who represent to lowest price offer.

The following evaluation factors and related sub-factors will be used to evaluate submissions. Please refer to

Attachment 4b for a detailed description of the evaluation methodology the Government will use to evaluate each factor and sub-factor.

FACTOR 1. Experience with measurements of water quality parameters on the Mill Creek in

Cincinnati

Sub-factor 1a: Experience with the proposed following six analysis

Sub-factor 1b: Experience with Testing on Mill Creek

Sub-factor 1c: Fully equipped lab within one hour of transportation time of Mill Creek

FACTOR 2. Experience with volunteer citizen groups performing analyses on Mill Creek in Cincinnati

Sub-factor 2a: Previous experience working with volunteer citizens in collecting water samples and lab analysis.

Sub-factor 2b: Previous experience with volunteer citizens associated with Mill Creek

Sub-factor 2c: Previous experience with supervising laboratory technicians in water sampling lab analysis.

FACTOR 3. Quality Assurance Plan and Data Management Plan

Sub-factor 3a: Inclusion of appropriate collection and analysis procedures/plans.

Sub-factor 3b: Data management procedures/plans.

FACTOR 4. Ability to collaborate with the Butler Water Reclamation Facility for Laboratory Analysis

Sub-factor 4a: Previous collaborative efforts with Butler Water Reclamation Facility

Sub-factor 4b: Previous interactions with personnel of Butler Water Reclamation Facility

The evaluation factors and sub-factors as described above are weighted as follows:

1. Factor One weight of 30%

1.a This sub factor will receive 2 points if the requirement is met.

1.b This sub factor will receive 8 points if the requirement is met.

1.c This sub factor will receive 10 points if the requirement is met.

2. Factor Two weight of 30%

2.a This sub factor will receive 2 points if the requirement is met.

2.b This sub factor will receive 2 points if the requirement is met.

2.c This sub factor will receive 2 points if the requirement is met.

3. Factor Three weight of 20%

3.a This sub factor will receive 6 points if the requirement is met.

3.b This sub factor will receive 4 points if the requirement is met.

4. Factor Four weight of 20%

4.a This sub factor will receive 2 points if the requirement is met.

4.b This sub factor will receive 4 points if the requirement is met.