Pass/Fail Attachment B, Litigation, Claims or 3.3.4 1 Review by Legal Regulatory Action Form if applicable Attachment C, IT Security Questionnaire 1 Pass/Fail 3.3.4 Attachment D, IT Requirements 1 20 points 3.3.4 Questionnaire Attachment E, Disaster Recovery 1 5 points 3.3.4 Questionnaire Service Organization Control (SOC 1SM) Pass/Fail by 3.3.4 SSAE 16 Type 2 Report (with bridge 1 Accounting letter if required) 3.3.5 Attachment F, Price Sheet 2 20 points 3.3.6 Company Profile 3 10 points 3.3.7 Similar Engagements 4 10 points 3.3.8 Vendor Capabilities 5 30 Points 3.3.9 Training 6 5 Points Exceptions to Citizens’ Standard 3.3.10 7 Informational and Conditions Total Points: PHASE 2 - DEMONSTRATIONS/NEGOTIATIONS/ BAFO EVALUATION The Demonstrations, Negotiations and BAFO’s will be reviewed and evaluated by members of the Operational Business Unit, IT and Purchasing 3.4.1 Phase 1: Evaluation of Responses: A review of all mandatory requirements and criteria will be performed on “Pass/Fail” all Responses. Responses that successfully pass all required criteria will advance to the Evaluation Committee. The Evaluation Committee will review and score the Vendors’ Response. (The maximum scores for each section are shown in the table above). The Vendors will be ranked according to their total scores from this evaluation. The Evaluation Committee will determine which Vendor(s) will advance to the demonstration and negotiation phase based on the Response scores and rankings. Phase 2: Evaluation of Demonstrations/Negotiations/BAFO’s: The Demonstration/Negotiation Evaluation Committee will review and rank the Vendors’ Demonstrations, Negotiations, and Best and Final Offer’s (BAFO’s). Basis of Award: Citizens expects to issue one (1) award to a responsive and responsible Respondent whose solution offers the best value to Citizens. Before award, Citizens reserves the right to seek clarifications and request any information deemed necessary for evaluation purposes. Vendor’s Representation and Authorization: The prospective Vendor hereby certifies, by submission of a Response to this solicitation, acceptance of the requirements, terms and conditions of this solicitation and all appendices and any addendum released hereto. Any exception(s) to this solicitation (terms, conditions, etc) must be submitted in accordance with the solicitation.
3.3.4 Attachment B, Litigation, Claims or Regulatory Action Form 1 Pass/Fail Review by Legal if applicable 3.3.4 Attachment C, IT Security Questionnaire 1 Pass/Fail 3.3.4 Attachment D, IT Requirements Questionnaire 1 20 points 3.3.4 Attachment E, Disaster Recovery Questionnaire 1 5 points 3.3.4 Service Organization Control (SOC 1SM) SSAE 16 Type 2 Report (with bridge letter if required) 1 Pass/Fail by Accounting 3.3.5 Attachment F, Price Sheet 2 20 points 3.3.6 Company Profile 3 10 points 3.3.7 Similar Engagements 4 10 points 3.3.8 Vendor Capabilities 5 30 Points 3.3.9 Training 6 5 Points 3.3.10 Exceptions to Citizens’ Standard and Conditions 7 Informational Total Points: PHASE 2 - DEMONSTRATIONS/NEGOTIATIONS/ BAFO EVALUATION The Demonstrations, Negotiations and BAFO’s will be reviewed and evaluated by members of the Operational Business Unit, IT and Purchasing 3.4.1 Phase 1: Evaluation of Responses: A review of all mandatory requirements and “Pass/Fail” criteria will be performed on all Responses. Responses that successfully pass all required criteria will advance to the Evaluation Committee. The Evaluation Committee will review and score the Vendors’ Response. (The maximum scores for each section are shown in the table above). The Vendors will be ranked according to their total scores from this evaluation. The Evaluation Committee will determine which Vendor(s) will advance to the demonstration and negotiation phase based on the Response scores and rankings. Phase 2: Evaluation of Demonstrations/Negotiations/BAFO’s: The Demonstration/Negotiation Evaluation Committee will review and rank the Vendors’ Demonstrations, Negotiations, and Best and Final Offer’s (BAFO’s). Basis of Award: Citizens expects to issue one (1) award to a responsive and responsible Respondent whose solution offers the best value to Citizens. Before award, Citizens reserves the right to seek clarifications and request any information deemed necessary for evaluation purposes. Vendor’s Representation and Authorization: The prospective Vendor hereby certifies, by submission of a Response to this solicitation, acceptance of the requirements, terms and conditions of this solicitation and all appendices and any addendum released hereto. Any exception(s) to this solicitation (terms, conditions, etc) must be submitted in accordance with the solicitation.