The criteria that is used to assess your
quotation will be specified in all Request for Quotation (RFQ)
documents. This criteria is used by the contracting agency to
assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of each quotation.
Knowing how your quotation will be evaluated
will enable you to focus your efforts on those areas which are
considered important by the contracting agency.
First and foremost, your quotation will be
assessed to see if it complies with the Conditions for
Participation (mandatory requirements) and any other mandatory
conditions. If it doesn't, it will be considered to be
non-conforming and eliminated from further evaluation.
An assessment is then undertaken against each
of the non-cost evaluation criteria. These will be
specified in the RFQ documents and may include:
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the technical merit of your proposal;
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the capability of your business to fulfil the requirement
including: technical and management competence, financial viability
and relevant experience;
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the relevant skills, experience and availability of key
personnel;
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quality assurance requirements; and
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the risks or constraints associated with your offer.
A value
for money assessment of each quotation is then undertaken.
This
does not necessarily mean choosing the cheapest
price.
When assessing value for money the contracting
agency will weigh up the benefits of your quotation against its
whole-of-life costs. The value for money assessment may
include consideration of wider benefits to the State, such as
providing local employment opportunities.
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