Rated Criteria Scoring Scale

For rated criteria solicitations, points will be awarded based on completeness, quality of response, and the degree to which the proponent addresses the key criteria listed.

The following scale will be applied to all rated criteria contained in this evaluation, unless otherwise noted.

Half points will be permitted for this evaluation (e.g. 7.5 pts).

Proponents shall refer to the RFP solicitation document for benchmark requirements.

Rated Criteria Scoring Scale
POINTS RATING DESCRIPTION
10

 

Exceptional

 

Response exceeds all the criteria and/or requirements.

 

Level of detail is comprehensive with fully substantial claim(s).

All information requested is provided with no deficiencies.

Clearly demonstrates exceptional experience and knowledge of the subject matter. 

9

 

Very Good

 

Response fully meets the criteria and/or requirements.

 

Level of detail is clear, concise, and thorough with well substantiated claim(s).

Response meets majority of the requirements.

7-8

 

Good

 

Response meets the essential criteria and/or requirements. Meets critical/core elements, important requirements.

 

Information demonstrates a good understanding of the criteria/requirements.

Response is clear and achieves most of the essential objectives.

BENCHMARK
5-6

 

Adequate

 

Response meets minimum criteria and/or requirements. Primary/simplest of requirements. Average ability.

 

Information requested is provided with medium level of detail with major and minor deficiencies/weaknesses noted.

Demonstrates fair to average knowledge of the subject matter.

3-4

 

Marginal

 

Response partially meets criteria and/or requirements.

 

Information requested is provided with minimal detail.

Demonstrates limited knowledge of the subject matter.

1-2

 

Poor

 

Response insufficiently meets the criteria and/or requirements.

 

Response contains no relevant detail, structure, and/or knowledge of the subject matter.

0

 

Unresponsive

 

No response provided.

 

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