SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS 3.0 Evaluation Criteria The selection of a company to provide Graphic Design Services will be based on the company’s qualifications as presented in its proposal, overall price and cost to the University, the experience and success of the company in providing services and support to similar public sector clients and the company’s ability to provide the services outlined in this Request for Proposal. The staff of University of Central Arkansas and the Director of Purchasing will evaluate all proposals to insure all requirements are met. The contract will be awarded on the basis of the proposal that receives the highest cumulative point total as defined in the evaluation criteria and ordinal ranking. The selection process will be based upon the overall proposal (s) submitted. The evaluation criteria will reflect the following objectives and considerations: Criteria Weight 1. The understanding and grasp of the project including the ability 30% to meet the desired specification as requested in the RFP 2. The approach and work plan for the project presented in the 30% proposal. 3. Recommendations and/or references from third parties indicating 10% the respondent’s past performance. 4. Respondent’s proposal for performance of work TOTAL POSSIBLE 100 The following approach will be used in evaluating the proposals: Review the proposals • Contact selected references • Select finalist(s) • Schedule presentations of finalist if needed • Select the vendor • The third phase will be the opening of the cost proposal by the UCA Purchasing Department, and review by the evaluation committee appointed by the University of Central Arkansas. The awarding of points will be determined by the following formula: a/b x c = d (Dividing lowest price (a) by the next lowest price (b) and multiplying by the total points for cost (c) will equal the number of cost points awarded (d). The effect of the formula is to insure that the lowest proposal receives the maximum number of points and each of the other proposals receive proportionately fewer points based on proposed bid price. 3.1 Experience
SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS 3.0 Evaluation Criteria The selection of a company to provide Graphic Design Services will be based on the company’s qualifications as presented in its proposal, overall price and cost to the University, the experience and success of the company in providing services and support to similar public sector clients and the company’s ability to provide the services outlined in this Request for Proposal. The staff of University of Central Arkansas and the Director of Purchasing will evaluate all proposals to insure all requirements are met. The contract will be awarded on the basis of the proposal that receives the highest cumulative point total as defined in the evaluation criteria and ordinal ranking. The selection process will be based upon the overall proposal (s) submitted. The evaluation criteria will reflect the following objectives and considerations: Criteria Weight 1. The understanding and grasp of the project including the ability 30% to meet the desired specification as requested in the RFP 2. The approach and work plan for the project presented in the 30% proposal. 3. Recommendations and/or references from third parties indicating 10% the respondent’s past performance. 4. Respondent’s proposal for performance of work TOTAL POSSIBLE 100 The following approach will be used in evaluating the proposals: • Review the proposals • Contact selected references • Select finalist(s) • Schedule presentations of finalist if needed • Select the vendor The third phase will be the opening of the cost proposal by the UCA Purchasing Department, and review by the evaluation committee appointed by the University of Central Arkansas. The awarding of points will be determined by the following formula: a/b x c = d (Dividing lowest price (a) by the next lowest price (b) and multiplying by the total points for cost (c) will equal the number of cost points awarded (d). The effect of the formula is to insure that the lowest proposal receives the maximum number of points and each of the other proposals receive proportionately fewer points based on proposed bid price. 3.1 Experience