Comparative evaluation definition

Comparative evaluation means that competing proposals will be rated on a scale relative to each other. Advanced Resources Int'l, Inc.--Recon., B-249679.2, Apr. 29, 1993, 93-1 CPD ¶ 348. The RFP provided for a best value evaluation based on the factors specified, and the record shows that the agency performed a comparative evaluation--as reflected by the numerical scores--under each factor, including corporate background and experience. Despite its receiving zero points from three evaluators, Executive's proposal was not rejected based on its low experience scores; it was merely downgraded for purposes of the ultimate comparison with other proposals.

Examples of Comparative evaluation in a sentence

  • Comparative evaluation of some oenological properties in wine strains of Candida stellata, Candida zemplinina, Saccharomyces uvarum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

  • Comparative evaluation of the performance and effectiveness of private contractors delivering extension services against that of the existing system of public sector extension workers operating in separate villages.