A primary function of the RFQ is to establish the criteria by which a bidder's SOQ will be evaluated. The criteria shall be designed to measure a bidder's experience and qualifications for the Privatization opportunity.
The RFQ shall set out and clearly specify the criteria by which the Work Team will evaluate each bidder. Pass/Fail criteria shall be listed first and the remaining criteria shall be set out and listed in descending order of importance.
RFQ criteria shall include bidders:
a) experience in the sector;
b) experience with prior and comparable projects;
c) experience with project management;
d) experience with managing project risks and delivering value and quality;
e) experience with public sector partners and public service delivery;
f) experience with bidding partners;
g) experience with, and capacity to obtain, financing;
h) experience with, and capacity to invest, equity;
i) experience with designing, constructing, operating and/or maintaining comparable projects;
j) experience with managing environmental risks;
k) experience with maintaining safety and security in projects;
l) experience with delivering innovation in projects;
m) experience with workforce development and promotion, technology and capacity transfer, and delivering local benefits;
n) history with regard to bribery, corruption, fraud, misrepresentation, mismanagement and/or criminal offences;
o) positive references and reputation in the market.
If interviews are to be conducted with each bidder to clarify SOQ submissions, the RFQ shall specify that clearly, along with an anticipated schedule for conducting such interviews.