will be evaluated as described in each criterion). Each criterion has an assigned number of possible points, and is divided into multiple sub-criteria. The sub-criteria are not equally weighted. The Project Narrative (Attachment 4) must respond to each sub-criterion, unless otherwise indicated. The minimum passing score for criteria 1−4 is 49.00 points and the total minimum passing score is 70.00 out of 100 points for criteria 1 to 7. The points for criteria 5−7 will only be applied to proposals that achieve the minimum score for criteria 1−4. The points for criteria 8-10 will only be applied to proposals that achieve the minimum scores for criteria 1-4 and criteria 1-7. Scoring Scale % of Possible Points Interpretation Explanation for Percentage Points 0% Not Responsive The response to address the criteria. The omissions, flaws, or defects are significant and unacceptable. 10-30% Minimally Responsive The response minimally addresses the criteria. The omissions, flaws, or defects are significant and unacceptable. 40-60% Inadequate The response addresses the criteria. are one or more omissions, flaws, or defects or the criteria are addressed in a limited way that results in a low degree of confidence in the proposed solution. 70% Adequate The response adequately addresses the criteria. Any omissions, flaws, or defects are inconsequential and acceptable. 80% Good The response fully addresses the criteria with a good degree of confidence in the applicant’s response or proposed solution. There are no identified omissions, flaws, or defects. Any identified weaknesses are minimal, inconsequential, and acceptable. 90% Excellent The response fully addresses the criteria with a high degree of confidence in the applicant’s response or proposed solution. The applicant offers one or more enhancing features, methods, or approaches that exceed expectations. 100% Exceptional All criteria are addressed with the highest degree of confidence in the applicant’s response or proposed solution. The response exceeds the requirements in providing multiple enhancing features, a creative approach, or an exceptional solution. Scoring CRITERIA The Project Narrative (Attachment 4) must respond to each criterion unless otherwise indicated.
EPIC Funds Spent in California Projects that spend EPIC funds in California will receive points as indicated in the table below. “Spent in California” means that: (1) Funds under the “Direct Labor” category and all categories calculated based on direct labor (Prime and Subcontractor Labor Rates) are paid to individuals who pay California state income taxes on wages received for work performed under the agreement; and/or (2) Business transactions (e.g., material and equipment purchases, leases, rentals, and contractual work) are entered into with a business located in California. Airline ticket purchases for and payments made to out-of-state workers are not considered funds “spent in California.” However, funds spent by out-of-state workers in California (e.g., hotel and food) and airline travel originating and ending in California are considered funds “spent in California.” 15 Ratio of Direct Labor and Fringe Benefit Costs Rates to Loaded Labor Costs Rates The score for this criterion will derive from the Category Budget in the budget forms, which compares the total Energy Commission funds for the direct labor and fringe benefits costs to the total loaded costs rate (Total Direct Labor + Total Fringe)/ (Total Direct Labor + Total Fringe + Total Indirect + Total Profit). This ratio, as a percentage, is multiplied by the possible points for this criterion and rounded two decimal places. For the purposes of this criteria, the Energy Commission will include the facility charges (e.g., rent, utilities, etc.), burdens and other like costs that are budgeted as direct costs into the indirect costs in the formula. 5 Possible Points (Minimum Passing is 70) 100 Additional Points Applications must meet both minimum passing scores (Scoring Criteria 1-4 and 1-7) to be eligible for the additional points. Match Funding (Optional) Each funding contributor must submit a match funding commitment letter that meets the requirements of Attachment 11. Failure to meet these requirements will disqualify the proposal from consideration for match funding points. 10