Welcome Baby Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation RFP
APPLICANT REVIEW TOOL
APPLICANT NAME:
REVIEWER ID:
SUMMARY SCORES:
Score (max)
I.
Understanding Scope of Work
(20)
II.
Technical Approach
(30)
III.
Organizational Experience & Proposed Personnel
(30)
IV.
Budget
(10)
V.
Project Management
(10)
TOTAL SCORE:
(100)
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Welcome Baby Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation RFP
APPLICANT REVIEW TOOL
I. UNDERSTANDING SCOPE OF WORK
20 points
The applicant’s understanding of the scope of work as reflected in the proposal must
demonstrate the following:
a. Approach to the project tasks, including explanations and rationales for any suggested
modifications
b. Demonstrated understanding of the Welcome Baby target population and risk factors
c. Demonstrated understanding of the general field of home visiting, as well as issues
specific to Welcome Baby.
d. Demonstrated understanding of the family-centered approach and the implications for
program implementation and outcomes
e. Demonstrated understanding of the existing evidence base in terms of key features of
effective implementation and outcomes for home visiting programs
f.
Demonstrated understanding of the family strengthening approach and protective
factors framework
g. Identification of anticipated logistical challenges and a sufficiently detailed description
of how challenges will be addressed or minimized
Score:
(maximum score = 20)
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Welcome Baby Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation RFP
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II. TECHNICAL APPROACH
30 points
The applicant will be evaluated by the extent to which the proposal meets all the requirements
outlined in the RFP, including:
a. Logical and clear conceptual framework that addresses both the implementation and
outcomes components of the evaluation and how they connect to one another
b. Evaluation design and approach to sampling participants
c. Approach to data collection and measurement
d. Analytic approach for primary qualitative and quantitative data and proposed use of
Stronger Families LA database
e. Approach to data dissemination and use of findings
f.
Identification of potential contextual and methodological challenges and approach to
addressing or minimizing them
Note: Any notes and/or questions should be included on a separate piece of
paper
Score:
(maximum score = 30)
Name of Applicant:
Welcome Baby Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation RFP
APPLICANT REVIEW TOOL
III. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE & PROPOSED PERSONNEL
30 points
The applicant will be evaluated by the extent to which their staff qualifications demonstrate the
relevant qualifications and experience in the following areas:
a.
Experience conducting large scale implementation studies
b.
Experience analyzing large, complex quantitative data set
c.
Experience analyzing administrative data sets for evaluation purposes
d.
Experience utilizing qualitative research methods
e.
Experience with utilization-focused evaluation
f.
Experience developing or adapting existing measures
g.
Experience conducting maternal and child health program-related studies
h.
Experience evaluating home visiting programs
i.
Research and evaluation experience in California, preferably in Los Angeles County
Note: Any notes and/or questions should be included on a separate piece of
paper
Score:
(maximum score = 30)
Name of Applicant:
Welcome Baby Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation RFP
APPLICANT REVIEW TOOL
BUDGET
10 points
The applicant’s budget and budget narrative should reflect the following:
a. Tasks assigned to appropriate personnel so as to minimize the cost per deliverable while also
maximizing the quality of the output (as explained in the budget narrative)
b. A reasonable price per task experience
Note: Any notes and/or questions should be included on a separate piece of
paper
Score:
(maximum score = 10)
Name of Applicant:
Welcome Baby Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation RFP
APPLICANT REVIEW TOOL
IV. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
10 points
The applicant will be evaluated by the extent to which the proposal meets all the requirements
outlined in the RFP, including:
a. A logical timeline that demonstrates how the project (with all associated deliverables) will
be completed within the project period (2 years and 6 months)
b. Evidence of the ability to have a sufficient number of staff available to accomplish the
work
c. Procedures for maintaining quality control and timeliness and conducting regular reviews
of the quality of data collected
Note: Any notes and/or questions should be included on a separate piece of
paper
Score:
(maximum score = 10)
Name of Applicant: