Rated Criteria Scoring Scale

For rated criteria in a solicitation points will be awarded based on completeness, quality of response, and the degree to which the
proponent addresses the key criteria listed.

Proponents shall refer to the RFP solicitation document for benchmark requirements.

Rated Criteria Scoring Scale
PointsRatingDescription
10 Exceptional
  • Response exceeds all the criteria and/or requirements.
  • Level of detail is comprehensive with fully substantial claim(s).
  • All information requested is provided with no deficiencies.
  • Clearly demonstrates exceptional experience and knowledge of the subject matter.
9 Very Good
  • Response fully meets the criteria and/or requirements.
  • Level of detail is clear, concise, and thorough with well substantiated claim(s).
  • Response meets majority of the requirements.
7-8 Good
  • Response meets the essential criteria and/or requirements. Meets critical/core elements, important requirements.
  • Information demonstrates a good understanding of the criteria/requirements.
  • Response is clear and achieves most of the essential objectives.
5-6 Adequate
  • Response meets minimum criteria and/or requirements. Primary/simplest of requirements. Average ability.
  • Information requested is provided with medium level of detail with major and minor deficiencies/weaknesses noted.
  • Demonstrates fair to average knowledge of the subject matter.
3-4 Marginal
  • Response partially meets criteria and/or requirements.
  • Information requested is provided with minimal detail.
  • Demonstrates limited knowledge of the subject matter.
1-2 Poor
  • Response insufficiently meets the criteria and/or requirements.
  • Response contains no relevant detail, structure, and/or knowledge of the subject matter.
0 Unresponsive
  • No response provided.