enhancements to the work described in the solicitation which might be in IFES’ best interests. Inquiries about technical interpretations must be submitted in writing to the point contact identified in 3.3.1. Addenda: IFES will make a good-faith effort to provide a written response to the questions or requests for clarifications in the form of written responses or addenda in accordance with the Schedule of Events in 2.2. Proposal Submission It is mandatory for prospective contractors to send proposals in electronic copy via e-mail to the individual listed in 3.3.1 on or prior to the closing date and time shown in the Schedule of Events in 2.2. Criteria for Selection The evaluation of each Response to this solicitation will be based on the criteria outlined below. The purpose of this solicitation is to identify responsible, prospective contractors that have the interest, capability, and financial strength to supply IFES with the product and/or service identified in the Scope of Work. Evaluation Criteria: Compliant proposals will be evaluation by the following criteria on a 100 point scale: Technical requirements met and support provided* (up to 40 points) Average turnaround time for results (up to 20 points) Pricing (up to 20 points) Ease of online process and use* (up to 20 points) *To evaluate Quality of Services and Ease of Process and Use, IFES will request that bidders provide a demonstration of their service process, ease of data entry and time taken, for a test client, e.g., Minnie Mouse or Charles Manson, with an example of approximate cost for such a search to be completed. Selection and Notification IFES will evaluate Responses to identify responsible contractors and responsive offers. Finalists will be selected to move into the negotiation phase of this process. Written notification will be sent to finalists via email. SCOPE OF WORK BACKGROUND
enhancements to the work described in the solicitation which might be in IFES’ best interests. Inquiries about technical interpretations must be submitted in writing to the point contact identified in 3.3.1. Addenda: IFES will make a good-faith effort to provide a written response to the questions or requests for clarifications in the form of written responses or addenda in accordance with the Schedule of Events in 2.2. Proposal Submission It is mandatory for prospective contractors to send proposals in electronic copy via e-mail to the individual listed in 3.3.1 on or prior to the closing date and time shown in the Schedule of Events in 2.2. Criteria for Selection The evaluation of each Response to this solicitation will be based on the criteria outlined below. The purpose of this solicitation is to identify responsible, prospective contractors that have the interest, capability, and financial strength to supply IFES with the product and/or service identified in the Scope of Work. Evaluation Criteria: Compliant proposals will be evaluation by the following criteria on a 100 point scale: Technical requirements met and support provided* (up to 40 points) Average turnaround time for results (up to 20 points) Pricing (up to 20 points) Ease of online process and use* (up to 20 points) *To evaluate Quality of Services and Ease of Process and Use, IFES will request that bidders provide a demonstration of their service process, ease of data entry and time taken, for a test client, e.g., Minnie Mouse or Charles Manson, with an example of approximate cost for such a search to be completed. Selection and Notification IFES will evaluate Responses to identify responsible contractors and responsive offers. Finalists will be selected to move into the negotiation phase of this process. Written notification will be sent to finalists via email. SCOPE OF WORK BACKGROUND
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