Developing Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation criteria can vary depending on the type of project and end users.

Evaluation criteria can include the following:

• proposed solution to the needs of the local government (Has innovation been incorporated in the proposal? If so, is it valuable to the process?)

• previous experience of the potential partner

• commitment of the proposed partner to achieving a solution that will benefit all parties

• understanding of the needs of the local government

• management capacity of the potential partner

• compliance with the non-negotiable requirements of the local government

• staff capability

• financial stability of the potential partner

• financial capability and ability to deliver infrastructure or services

• municipal priorities

• municipal policies

• proposed solutions for dealing with labour unions and local government employees affected by the arrangement

• legality of the proposed solution

• likelihood that the potential partner can achieve the proposed solution

• final basis for making the decision, including value for money and life-cycle costs