Below is a description of each required Technical and Cost Proposal section of the application. Completeness in submitting all the required information requested in each attachment will be factored into the scoring: Technical Need and Merit This description should include how the project will advance, supplement and frame current technological and scientific understanding and knowledge. Include a comprehensive summary of the current status of renewable energy technologies, relevant data availability and knowledge of priority research worth further examining. Technical Approach As part of the proposal, the applicant shall provide a draft methodology for developing the Research Roadmap. If the proposal is funded, the draft methodology shall be further developed in Task 3. The proposal shall submit a technical approach to completing the Research Roadmap. The technical approach will be assessed based on the applicant’s response to each of the criteria listed below: Describes the technique, approach, and methods to be used in providing the services listed in the of Work, highlighting any outstanding features, qualifications and experience. Describes how tasks will be executed and coordinated with various participants and team members. Identifies and discusses factors critical for success, in addition to risks, barriers, and limitations. Provides a plan to address them. Describes how the knowledge gained, literature review results, and lessons learned will be made available to the public and key decision-makers. 3. Team Qualifications, Capabilities, and Resources Describes the organizational structure of the Bidder and the project team. Include an organizational chart that illustrates the structure. Identifies key team members, including the project manager and principal investigator. Provide a current resume for all team members listed, including job classification, relevant experience, education, academic degrees and professional licenses. Provides detailed estimates of hours for each task for each team member. Explains how the various tasks will be managed and coordinated, and how the project manager’s technical expertise will support the effective management and coordination of all activities described in the Scope of Work. Describes the facilities, infrastructure, and resources available to the team. Describes the team’s history of successfully completing projects. References are provided as required and are current, meaning within the past years (include this information in the Client References Form Attachment). References will be checked and scored accordingly. Identifies any collaboration with utilities, industries, or others. Explain the nature of the collaboration and what each collaborator will contribute. Demonstrates that the Bidder has the financial ability to complete the project, as indicated by the responses to the following questions:
Below is a description of each required Technical and Cost Proposal section of the application. Completeness in submitting all the required information requested in each attachment will be factored into the scoring: Technical Need and Merit This description should include how the project will advance, supplement and frame current technological and scientific understanding and knowledge. Include a comprehensive summary of the current status of renewable energy technologies, relevant data availability and knowledge of priority research worth further examining. Technical Approach As part of the proposal, the applicant shall provide a draft methodology for developing the Research Roadmap. If the proposal is funded, the draft methodology shall be further developed in Task 3. The proposal shall submit a technical approach to completing the Research Roadmap. The technical approach will be assessed based on the applicant’s response to each of the criteria listed below: Describes the technique, approach, and methods to be used in providing the services listed in the of Work, highlighting any outstanding features, qualifications and experience. Describes how tasks will be executed and coordinated with various participants and team members. Identifies and discusses factors critical for success, in addition to risks, barriers, and limitations. Provides a plan to address them. Describes how the knowledge gained, literature review results, and lessons learned will be made available to the public and key decision-makers. 3. Team Qualifications, Capabilities, and Resources Describes the organizational structure of the Bidder and the project team. Include an organizational chart that illustrates the structure. Identifies key team members, including the project manager and principal investigator. Provide a current resume for all team members listed, including job classification, relevant experience, education, academic degrees and professional licenses. Provides detailed estimates of hours for each task for each team member. Explains how the various tasks will be managed and coordinated, and how the project manager’s technical expertise will support the effective management and coordination of all activities described in the Scope of Work. Describes the facilities, infrastructure, and resources available to the team. Describes the team’s history of successfully completing projects. References are provided as required and are current, meaning within the past years (include this information in the Client References Form Attachment). References will be checked and scored accordingly. Identifies any collaboration with utilities, industries, or others. Explain the nature of the collaboration and what each collaborator will contribute. Demonstrates that the Bidder has the financial ability to complete the project, as indicated by the responses to the following questions:
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