Applications will be scored based upon: Meets the 50/50 match requirement Yes = Eligible for No = Ineligible for scoring scoring Does Project target invasive weeds Yes = Eligible for No = Ineligible for scoring threatening forested areas? scoring Is the problem statement clearly written? (20 Yes = 20 No = 0 points possible) Methodology 40 points total for a, b, c, d, e and f Are the weed species clearly listed in Yes = 5 No = 0 the application, are they species linked to the New Mexico Noxious Weed List? (5 points possible) Does the application clearly indicate Yes = 5 No = 0 the number of acres to be mapped and/or treated? (5 points possible) Does the application clearly state the Yes = 5 No = 0 per acre cost of treatment (5points possible) Does the application clearly explain Yes = 10 No = 0 Project activities and tasks? (10 points possible) Does the application include a clear Yes = 10 No = 0 explanation of who will perform the work? (10 points possible) Is there a qualitative or quantitative Yes = 5 No = 0 monitoring plan to track the results? (5 points possible) Does application include a clear timeline, with Yes = 5 No = 0 achievable goals? (5 points possible) Are the partner organizations clearly named Yes = 10 No = 0 with their contribution detailed? (10 points possible) Does the application clearly demonstrate how Yes = 5 No = 0 the Project and CWMA will remain effective over time? (5 points possible) Does the budget include match and sources? Yes = 15 No = 0 Does the budget narrative clearly explain all costs associated with the proposed Project? (15 points possible) Does the Project use an existing Cooperative Yes = 5 No = 0 Weed Management Area (CWMA) or create a new one? (5 points possible) Has the Applicant had successful past Yes = 5 No = 0 contract performance with this program? New Applicants will receive full points in this category. (5 points possible)
Applications will be scored based upon: Meets the 50/50 match requirement Yes = Eligible for scoring No = Ineligible for scoring Does Project target invasive weeds threatening forested areas? Yes = Eligible for scoring No = Ineligible for scoring Is the problem statement clearly written? (20 points possible) Yes = 20 No = 0 Methodology 40 points total for a, b, c, d, e and f Are the weed species clearly listed in the application, are they species linked to the New Mexico Noxious Weed List? (5 points possible) Yes = 5 No = 0 Does the application clearly indicate the number of acres to be mapped and/or treated? (5 points possible) Yes = 5 No = 0 Does the application clearly state the per acre cost of treatment (5points possible) Yes = 5 No = 0 Does the application clearly explain Project activities and tasks? (10 points possible) Yes = 10 No = 0 Does the application include a clear explanation of who will perform the work? (10 points possible) Yes = 10 No = 0 Is there a qualitative or quantitative monitoring plan to track the results? (5 points possible) Yes = 5 No = 0 Does application include a clear timeline, with achievable goals? (5 points possible) Yes = 5 No = 0 Are the partner organizations clearly named with their contribution detailed? (10 points possible) Yes = 10 No = 0 Does the application clearly demonstrate how the Project and CWMA will remain effective over time? (5 points possible) Yes = 5 No = 0 Does the budget include match and sources? Does the budget narrative clearly explain all costs associated with the proposed Project? (15 points possible) Yes = 15 No = 0 Does the Project use an existing Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) or create a new one? (5 points possible) Yes = 5 No = 0 Has the Applicant had successful past contract performance with this program? New Applicants will receive full points in this category. (5 points possible) Yes = 5 No = 0
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