Criteria
Weight
Qualifications and Experience:
Respondent must demonstrate adequate experience in the following areas: qualification, general
experience and technical competence of the project team
Innovative/unique solutions or techniques
Experience with similar type/size projects in public or private television management services, outreach
activities, video production and technical experience
Feedback from References with projects similar in size & scope
Expertise, experience and resources that can perform the necessary tasks required to deliver results.
Vendor must provide information that demonstrates they possess the technical expertise that is
required for this scope of work
40%
Overall impression of Proposal
Organization, clarity, conciseness and thoroughness.
Approach to the scope of services and statement of works
Proposed project schedule
Completeness and thoroughness of the proposal, technical data and documentation, especially in the
following areas: television promotion, programming functions, and studio management (see RFP
‘Scope of Work’ for additional details}
Demonstration of understanding and support for the goals of PEG Access in general, and Nashua’s
objectives for this service specifically
Program Implementation which best meets the goals of functions of the vendor as expressed in the
Scope of Work; also assuring the greatest Nashua community participation in the television facilities
and resources, To include: proposed hours of operation; sources of external programming; ratios of
original and locally vs. non-locally produced content
10%
Additional Considerations (applicable only when not in conflict with state or federal guidelines)
Evidence of good organization and management practices
Governance structure & tools (incl. written policies and procedures}
Clearly defined roles and responsibilities of staff members and the Board of Directors
Proposed plan for broadest representation and inclusion of Nashua constituents in general
membership and Board of Directors
Qualification as a DBE
Qualification of a Local preference
Use of Environmentally sound products in proposed solution
10%
Cost Proposal:
Cost proposal should include any payment schedule setting forth the frequency and amount of progress
payments, and identifying the tasks and deliverables (“milestones”) to be completed for each payment to be
deemed earned.
40%
In regards to pricing on these particular proposals:
BRBTV’s cost is highest year 1 and is reduced in both years 2 & 3 {from year 1 cost)
® CNSG’s cost is lowest year 1 with a 5% increase each year thereafter
« CMSG proposed 4 different options — not all options are of equal cost and service to BRBTV’s proposal
® CMS5G has requested additional support requirements from the City that were not factored into their cost
outlay (i.e. designated contract administrator & finance manager)
Regards,
Kelly Parkinson
Purchasing Manager
