R33-7-704. Scoring of Evaluation Criteria, Other Than Cost, for Proposals in the RFP Process

  (1) Scoring shall be based upon each applicable evaluation criteria as set forth in the RFP, and may include but is not limited to:

  (a) Technical specifications;

  (b) Qualifications and experience;

  (c) Programming;

  (d) Design;

  (e) Time, manner, or schedule of delivery;

  (f) Quality or suitability for a particular purpose;

  (g) Financial solvency;

  (h) Management and methodological plan; and

  (i) Performance ratings or references.

  (2) The standard scoring methodology is:

  (a) Five points (Excellent): The proposal addresses and exceeds all of the requirements or criteria described in the RFP;

  (b) Four points (Good): The proposal addresses all of the requirements or criteria described in the RFP and, in some respects, exceeds them;

  (c) Three points (Satisfactory): The proposal addresses all of the requirements or criteria described in the RFP in a minimum satisfactory manner;

  (d) Two points (Unsatisfactory): The proposal addresses the requirements or criteria described in the RFP in an unsatisfactory manner; or

  (e) One point (Poor): The proposal inadequately addresses the requirements or criteria described in the RTF or cannot be assessed due to incomplete information; or

  (f) Zero (Fail): The proposal fails to address the requirements or criteria described in the RFP or cannot be assessed due to missing information.

  (3) A procurement unit may select another scoring methodology to score proposals, as long as:

  (i) the scoring methodology is published in the RFP; and

  (ii) the scoring methodology allows for competition and is reasonable.