Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 267-23-.07 - The Criteria for the Award of the Grant

Applicants will be evaluated based on possession of high ethical and professional standing, recent experience in program management related to the PROGRAM, and experience and versatility in performing a wide range of activities similar to those of the PROGRAM. Criteria includes qualifications of personnel, stability of the firm and its work force, ability to complete work on time, ability to verify match requirements, knowledge of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (including GDOT policies and procedures), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) policies, knowledge and experience with federal contract administration requirements, financial soundness of the firm, and ability to produce deliverables. Priority will be given to applicants whose primary base of operation is in the State of Georgia.

SELECTION PROCESS

Phase II - Evaluation of Statement of Qualifications

Each submitted SOQ will be evaluated and ranked from highest to lowest by a Review Committee, comprised of representatives of GDOT, GEFA and others, as appropriate.

Upon completion of this evaluation, the field of applicants will be narrowed to a list of not more than three top candidates, and invited to participate in Phase III of the Selection Process, if necessary.

Phase III - Interview with Finalists

Phase III will include an interview of the applicant(s) and will take place in the GEFA Conference Room, 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 2090, Atlanta, GA. The interview will include a presentation by the applicant(s) on how they plan to execute the scope of work, staffing, and a question-and-answer period. The interview will last no longer than 90 minutes.

Final Candidate Selection

Following Phase III of the process, a final selection will be made of the applicant best qualified to accomplish the objectives of the PROGRAM. Final selection will be based on scores derived from the interview between each Phase III applicant and the Selection Committee, as well as from their Statement of Qualifications.

Each applicant will be ranked from highest to lowest, with a total of 200 possible points as follows:

Statement of Qualifications	150 points
Interview	50 points

GEFA will attempt to negotiate a final Contract and Budget with the selected applicant. If the negotiation process with the selected applicant is not successful within ten (10) business days, GEFA may attempt to negotiate with the second highest ranked applicant. If this negotiation is not successful within ten (10) business days, then GEFA may attempt to negotiate with the third highest ranked applicant.

The Statement of Qualifications (four copies) should be submitted in accordance with the time frames and other requirements set forth in Phase I. It is anticipated that Phase II of the selection process will be completed within seven days of the required due date for all Statements of Qualifications.

It is anticipated that within seven days of the last interview with the applicants the Selection Committee (GDOT, GEFA and others, as appropriate) will complete its selection of the final applicant.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 267-23-.07

O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-23-32.

Original grant description entitled "The Criteria for the Award of the Grant" submitted January 9, 2003.