Evaluation Committee Guidelines.doc

The document outlines the guidelines and rules for the Request for Proposal (RFP) evaluation process conducted by the City of Longmont's Purchasing & Contracts department. It emphasizes the importance of committee members avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and evaluating proposals solely based on the criteria outlined in the RFP. The evaluation process involves independent scoring by committee members, potential interviews with top vendors, and final selection based on total points. The Award Recommendation summarizes the chosen proposal's strengths and weaknesses for transparency and feedback purposes. The document also covers the contract signing process, debriefings for losing vendors, and procedures for protests against the RFP award.