EVAL03_EvaluationTips.docx

The document provides guidelines for evaluating qualification submissions by professional engineering firms. It emphasizes starting with the assumption that submissions are good, then adjusting the weighting based on exceptional qualities or shortcomings. Evaluators are instructed not to compare respondents against each other but to assess qualifications based on set criteria. Additionally, evaluators are required to provide brief comments on strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies to support the scores given for each evaluation criteria. The document aims to ensure fair evaluation and prevent firms from receiving maximum points solely for meeting minimum requirements.