7010-0050 RFP Evaluation Criteria Scorecard
Name of Bidder:
Name of Reviewer:
Date Reviewed:
Required Qualifications Criteria (Applicant must receive a “yes” on the following two criteria to move onto the
next evaluation section):
1) Is this program a high priority for the Department?
YES ______ NO _____
2) Does sufficient data exist to meet the Legislative requirements of this evaluation? YES_____ NO ______
Scoring Rubric: Outstanding: Application materials are complete providing evidence of exemplary qualifications and compelling,
clear, and well-documented evidence of expertise. Excellent: Application materials are complete, providing strong qualifications and
compelling, clear, and well-documented evidence of expertise. Very Good: Application materials are complete, providing solid
qualifications and clear and well-documented evidence of expertise. Good: Application materials are complete, providing good
qualifications. Evidence of expertise or qualification in one or two areas is unclear or unsubstantiated by supporting documents.
Satisfactory: Application materials are complete and suggest adequate qualifications. Evidence of expertise or qualification in some
areas is unclear or unsubstantiated by supporting documentation. Unsatisfactory: Qualifications are not applicable to request;
major elements missing/non-responsive to request.
Evaluation Criteria
The applicant has supplied
a proposal that
demonstrates a clear, high
quality understanding of
the goals of the project.
The applicant has supplied
a proposal that includes a
high quality research
design with specific
Score:
Unsatisfactory
0 points
Score:
Satisfactory
1 point
Score:
Good
2 points
Score:
Very Good
3 points
Score:
Excellent
4 points
Score:
Outstanding
5 points
Multiplier
Points
Awarded
(x3)
(x3)
1
research questions that
directly address the 6 areas
(e.g. Fidelity of
Implementation, etc.)
raised in the scope of work.
The applicant
demonstrates strong
content and methodological
expertise on the topic
proposed.
The applicant has supplied
samples of previous work
that are similar in scope
and content to the project
proposed and are authored
by individuals who will be
part of the research team.
The applicant has
designated a Principal
Investigator and other team
members with the
demonstrated research and
content expertise to
perform the work specified
in the RFP and in the
proposal.
The Applicant has supplied
a budget that offers good
value for the money.
The organization is based
within or has significant
operational presence in
Massachusetts.
TOTAL POINTS
(x4)
(x3)
(x3)
(x3)
(x1)
2