EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS. a. The State will put each proposal through a process of evaluation to determine the responsiveness of proposing firms to the State's needs. The final selection will be made on the basis of the highest scoring proposal meeting the specifications. b. Proposals containing false or misleading statements or providing references that do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the proposing firm may be rejected. If, in the opinion of the State, information was intended to mislead the State in its evaluation of the proposal, and the attribute, condition, or capability is a requirement of this RFP, it will be the basis for rejection of the proposal. c. If there are tied proposals, DWR will draw straws to pick the winning proposing firm. The drawing will be witnessed and documented by two or more DWR employees. d. The evaluation process will consist of four phases. i. In Phase One, proposals are reviewed to ensure that all documentation has been submitted in compliance with the requirements of this RFP. DWR will review all of the following documents to determine that each is enclosed and properly completed. Failure to meet these administrative requirements shall cause a proposal to be deemed non-responsive and therefore ineligible for the next step of the RFP evaluation process. 1. Cost Proposal Worksheet (Attachment I) 2. Proposal/Proposer Certification Sheet (Attachment II) 3. References (Attachment III) 4. Darfur Contracting Certification (Attachment IV) 5. California Civil Rights Law Attachment (Attachment VIII) 6. Iran Contracting Act (Attachment IX) 7. Completion of DVBE compliance documentation, DWR 9526 (Attachment V) 8. Std. 843, DVBE Declaration 9. GSPD05-105, Bidder Declaration 10. DVBE firm certification (issued by Office of Small Business and DVBE Services) 11. Work Plan and Work Schedule/Technical Proposal 12. Resumes for all personnel ii. Phase Two will consist of an evaluation of the Contractor’s required minimum qualifications based on the criteria below. Bidder’s will first be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. A passing score will be given to any bidder who provides valid documentation proving the minimum qualification is met. A failing score will be given to any bidder who does not meet the minimum qualification and/or does not provide valid documentation to show evidence of the minimum qualification being met. Failure to meet these required minimum qualifications shall cause a proposal to be deemed non-responsive and therefore ineligible for the next step of the RFP evaluation process. Contractor Minimum Qualifications Mandatory Requirement DWR
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EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS. a. The State will put each proposal through a process of evaluation to determine the responsiveness of proposing firms to the State's needs. The final selection will be made on the basis of the highest scoring proposal meeting the specifications.
b. Proposals containing false or misleading statements or providing references that do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the proposing firm may be rejected. If, in the opinion of the State, information was intended to mislead the State in its evaluation of the proposal, and the attribute, condition, or capability is a requirement of this RFP, it will be the basis for rejection of the proposal.
c. If there are tied proposals, DWR will draw straws to pick the winning proposing firm. The drawing will be witnessed and documented by two or more DWR employees.
d. The evaluation process will consist of four three phases.
i. In Phase One, proposals are reviewed to ensure that all documentation has been submitted in compliance with the requirements of this RFP. DWR will review all of the following documents to determine that each is enclosed and properly completed. Failure to meet these administrative requirements shall cause a proposal to be deemed non-responsive and therefore ineligible for the next step of the RFP evaluation process.
1. Cost Proposal Worksheet (Attachment I)
2. Proposal/Proposer Certification Sheet (Attachment II)
3. References (Attachment III)
4. Darfur Contracting Certification (Attachment IV)
5. California Civil Rights Law Attachment Laws (Attachment VIII)
6. Iran Contracting Act (Attachment IX)
7. Small Business Certification (when applicable)
8. Completion of DVBE compliance documentation, documentation or Completion of DVBE Incentive documentation DWR 9526 (Attachment V)
a) 8. Bidder Certification of DVBE Participation-Page 2 of DWR 9526 (Attachment V)
b) DVBE Declaration – Std. 843, DVBE 843 (Attachment VI) c) Bidder Declaration 9. GSPD05– GSPD-05-105, Bidder Declaration
10. DVBE firm certification 105 (issued by Office of Small Business and DVBE ServicesAttachment VII)
11d) OSDS DVBE Certification from DGS
e) DWR DVBE Advocate’s Notification of Compliance (if obtained in advance)
9. Work Plan and Work Schedule/Technical Proposal
1210. Resumes for all personnelkey staff and consultants
11. Provide three references showing similar performed in the past five years (Attachment III Bidder References)
ii. Phase Two will consist of an evaluation of the Contractor’s required minimum qualifications Work Plan and Work Schedule/Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal based on the criteria below. Bidder’s Top two firms who score over 80 points on technical evaluation will first be invited to interviews. If fewer than two firms score over 80, DWR reserves the right to invite fewer than two responders to oral interviews.
A. Clarity and Organization of Proposal – Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basisfor readability, organization, specificity, and ability to communicate concepts clearly and succinctly. A passing score Proposals will be given viewed as samples of the type of final work products that DWR could expect to any bidder who provides valid documentation proving the minimum qualification is metreceive from a respondent, if selected. A failing score 5
B. Develop Media and Creative Strategy Provide demonstration of how a *$13 million budget with opportunity to scale up will be given utilized to any bidder who does not meet the minimum qualification and/or does not provide valid documentation to show evidence at least address five (5) of the minimum qualification being mettasks in the Scope of Work. Failure Outline should include objectives, tactics, sample creative, audience and strategy, and timeline. The goal is to meet these required minimum qualifications shall cause a proposal to spend $13 million dollars. Cost savings will not be deemed non-responsive and therefore ineligible considered for score. *This is an estimated amount for the next step purpose of providing a response. 4
C. Experience and ability to perform Tasks on the RFP evaluation processScope of Work Demonstrate agency has developed and completed creative strategy assignments and successful media plans. Contractor Minimum Qualifications Mandatory Requirement DWR5 The contractor must submit three samples of work that most closely correlates to the tasks described in the Save Our Water Scope of Work.
D. Approach to Scope of Work – Proposals will be evaluated for how well they address the scope of work, providing creative and innovative ideas that can successfully educate Californians on water conservation.
1. Proposer has outlined a detailed project management plan consistent with the goals and objectives of this project, and project organization that names a qualified Project Manager whose experience and skillset aligns with program objectives.
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EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS. a. The State will put each proposal through a process of evaluation to determine the responsiveness of proposing firms to the State's needs. The final selection will be made on the basis of the highest scoring proposal meeting the specifications.
b. Proposals containing false or misleading statements or providing references that do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the proposing firm may be rejected. If, in the opinion of the State, information was intended to mislead the State in its evaluation of the proposal, and the attribute, condition, or capability is a requirement of this RFP, it will be the basis for rejection of the proposal.
c. If there are tied proposals, DWR will draw straws to pick the winning proposing firm. The drawing will be witnessed and documented by two or more DWR employees.
d. The evaluation process will consist of four three phases.
i. I. In Phase One, proposals are reviewed to ensure that all documentation has been submitted in compliance with the requirements of this RFP. DWR will review all of the following documents to determine that each is enclosed and properly completed. Failure to meet these administrative requirements shall cause a proposal to be deemed non-responsive and therefore ineligible for the next step of the RFP evaluation process.
1. Cost Proposal Worksheet (Attachment I)I - Bid Sheet
2. Attachment II – Proposal/Proposer Proposing Firm Certification Sheet (Attachment II)Sheet
3. References (Attachment III)III – Proposing Firm References
4. Attachment IV – Darfur Contracting Certification (Attachment IV)Act Certification
5. Attachment VIII – California Civil Rights Law Attachment (Attachment VIII)Laws Attachment
6. Attachment IX – Iran Contracting Act Act
7. Small Business Certification (Attachment IXwhen applicable)
78. Completion of DVBE compliance documentation, :
a) Bidder Certification of DVBE Participation (DWR 9526 9526) (Attachment V)
b) 8. DVBE Declaration – Std. 843, DVBE 843 (Attachment VI) c) Bidder Declaration 9. GSPD05– GSPD-05-105, Bidder Declaration
10. DVBE firm certification 105 (issued by Office of Small Business and DVBE ServicesAttachment VII)
11d) OSDS DVBE Certification from DGS
e) DWR DVBE Advocate’s Notification of Compliance (if obtained in advance)
9. Work Plan and Work Schedule/Technical Proposal
1210. Resumes for all personnel
iiII. Phase Two will consist of an evaluation of the Contractor’s required minimum qualifications Work Plan and Work Schedule/Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal based on the criteria below. Bidder’s will first be evaluated on Education 4 Experience 36 Work Plan and Work Schedule/ Technical Proposal 20 Effective Timeframes 5 Cost Proposal 35 Total Possible Points 100 Education [What kind of education are you looking for and for how many years? Please list relevant team member educational achievements and relevant professional training. No Maximum 4 points available 4 – team has multiple relevant undergraduate and graduate degrees, including classes in water modeling, facilitation and mediation and professional certificate trainings 3 – team has multiple relevant undergraduate and graduate degrees and relevant professional certificate trainings 2 – team has multiple relevant undergraduate and graduate degrees 1 – team has a pass/fail basisfew relevant undergraduate and graduate degrees Project Management Expertise Leads assigned to provide Project Management services to Water Plan related activities under this Scope of work must have a minimum of 5 years, with as much as 15 years preferable, of project management experience relevant to California water resources planning activities. A passing score will be given to any bidder who provides valid documentation proving the minimum qualification is met. A failing score will be given to any bidder who does not meet the minimum qualification and/or does not provide valid documentation to show evidence of the minimum qualification being met. Failure to meet these required minimum qualifications shall cause a proposal to be deemed non(Please describe) Yes Maximum 4 points available 4 points 15+ years in very complex, statewide or multi-responsive region California water resources planning 3 points 10+ years in very complex statewide multi-region California water resources planning 2 points 5+ years in complex multi-region CA water resources planning 1 points 5+ years in local and therefore ineligible for the next step of the RFP evaluation process. Contractor Minimum Qualifications Mandatory Requirement DWRregional water resources planning
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