Evaluation Instructions - Rating System.doc

The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of various individuals involved in the proposal and interview evaluation process, such as the Procurement Officer, Department Representative/Project Manager, Evaluation Team Members, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Legal Liaison. It also details the time commitments for tasks like developing reference and interview questions, reviewing proposals, conducting evaluation meetings, and scoring interviews. The process involves reading proposals, assigning word ratings for each criterion, discussing strengths and weaknesses, reaching a consensus on ratings, drafting evaluation comments, and determining which proposers will be invited for interviews. The document also provides definitions for the rating system used, ranging from Unacceptable to Outstanding based on the quality and completeness of the proposals or interview responses.