Spcifications_-_Comp_contracting_Evaluation_Criteria_(2).docx

This is an evaluation criteria document for a Request for Proposals issued by the City of Newark, New Jersey for Third Party Elevator Inspections (RFP 2026-14). Electronic proposals must be submitted through the City's e-Procurement Portal by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at which time responses will be publicly opened and read aloud. The City will evaluate respondents based on three primary categories: technical qualifications, managerial capabilities, and costs. Technical evaluation includes assessment of the applicant's prior experience performing similar functions, company background and experience, list of municipalities served, capabilities to review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable sub-codes, policies and procedures for hiring and training technical personnel, and a narrative addressing specified requirements. The RFP emphasizes that responses submitted after the deadline will not be accepted, and respondents are encouraged to complete the submission process well in advance to avoid system cutoff issues.

The managerial evaluation component assesses the financial integrity of the applicant and its principal officers, qualifications of management and technical personnel with a requirement that all technical personnel be certified in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-5, a declaration of non-affiliation with product manufacturers or vendors, compliance with personnel and inspection time requirements, designation of personnel assigned, and company location information. The cost evaluation criterion requires adherence to billing criteria and submission of a range of salaries and compensation for all inspectors and technical personnel, including their education and training qualifications. The arrangement of these evaluation criteria does not necessarily indicate their order of importance, with specific weighting to be presented at the scheduled proposal opening.