The primary objective of the training is to help evaluators prepare for the responsibility of evaluating the submissions by providing evaluators with information on the transaction in general and the evaluation process in specific. The training for evaluators mainly consists of two components: a training package containing pertinent documentation and background materials; and a training session where evaluators will learn about the transaction process and their role as the evaluators.
Separate training sessions are held for the evaluation of the RFQ submissions and RFP submissions. The Project Director, with the assistance of the Process Consultant and Evaluation Team Chairs, leads the training sessions.
At the end of a briefing session, evaluators will be familiar with the following:
• The Project. This may include a visit to critical sites on the project.
• The principles of the Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation P3 model and public-private partnerships.
• The RFQ/RFP documents.
• The transaction process, including the objectives and the structure of the transaction.
• The roles and responsibilities of the Evaluation Teams and the evaluators.
• The process for evaluating the submissions, including how to make decisions and how to apply the evaluation criteria.
To the extent practicable, all evaluators should attend the training together. For those unable to attend, a separate briefing session can be held by the Project Director. All evaluators should go through the training prior to the commencement of the evaluation process.