ResponseScoresheetIT Strategic Plan Update RFP Scoresheet
NAME:
Please review each of the RFP responses before answering the questions below.
IT Strategic Plan Update RFP: HERE (RFP Requirements and key areas are posted below)
Addendum 1 (removes the IT Disaster Recovery component from RFP): HERE
1) Were any responses incomplete in your opinion? Please explain
2) How relevant are the contractors past similar jobs and past similar agencies they used in their
response? Please rate the contractor with the most relevant experience in order (1 is best).
3) Which response best communicated the contractor’s methodology, timelines, and other project
work? Please rate them in order (1 is best)
4) Please rate the contractors on the responses writing and formatting (1 is best).
5) Based on the submitted RFP responses please rate the contractors in preference to award
contract (1 is most preferred).
Comments:
SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful applicant must have public sector IT strategic plan experience. The
successful firm will have demonstrated their ability to meet these requirements. Other criteria
include:
1. Completeness of response to the RFP
2. Experience with similar projects at similar agencies and reference feedback
3. Ability to present technically complex concepts in a simple, comprehensible way
4. Cost
5. Oral communication skills
6. Writing and formatting skills
REQUIREMENTS OF PROPOSAL
The following materials must be marked when submitted with the proposal. Proposal can include
additional material; however, the length of the proposal should be kept to a minimum.
1. Cover Letter
The cover letter should briefly state the consultant’s understanding of the work to be performed,
the commitment to perform the work in the required timelines, and why the consultant believes
it is best qualified to perform the duties and tasks outlined and described in scope of work
contained in this request. It should be signed by an official with the legal authority to commit
the resources of the firm.
2. Qualifications
The proposal should include the following information and materials:
a. Qualifications and Related Experience of Personnel Who Will Perform Work. Résumés of
all personnel who are proposed to provide professional services to the District within the
Scope of Work outlined and described in this request should be included. Résumés should
include all relevant experience, education, and other qualifications over the past 3 years.
b. Prior Relevant Experience. A description of prior work experience and projects relevant to
the Scope of Work outlined and described in this request should be included.
c. References of Local Government Clients. Please include a list of at least three (3) current
and/or previous local government clients located in California for which a consultant
assigned to the project has rendered professional services like the scope of work outlined
and described in this request.
3. Approach, Scope, and Timelines
Provide a proposed approach and projected timeline to conduct and complete each step in
the Scope of Work
4. Cost
a. Cost Estimate with justification
b. Justification of hours and costs may be required prior to final selection and will be required
prior to execution of a contract.
c. Proposal shall include hourly rates for all personnel on the project.
d. Proposal should include options for reducing or adding services.