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Attachment #2 to Appendix D
01B68-15-0037
Mandatory Criteria
Criteria
M.1
Mandatory Evaluation Criteria
Using project descriptions, the bidder must demonstrate recent experience (within the
past 5 years) in the delivery of 3 media relations training courses.
Within these 3 deliveries, the bidder must have delivered the training at least once in
English and once in French.
M.2
The bidder must identify the proposed resource(s) that will perform the services
described in the statement of work.
The proposed resource(s) must meet the linguistic requirements of the work (deliver
media relations training in either official language). A maximum of 2 resources may be
proposed to satisfy the linguistic requirements (one to deliver in English and one to
deliver in French).
To fulfill the linguistic requirement, the bidder must provide a minimum of two references
per resource, including name, and current telephone number or email address of those
who can verify the proposed individual’s linguistic capabilities. The evaluation team may
contact references to verify claims made by the bidder.
M.3
The Bidder must demonstrate the ability to offer the training in the following manners:
1- in person at AAFC Headquarters and at our regional centres across Canada.
2 - remotely (via videoconference or web-based training) when required.
Cross
Reference to
Proposal
Rated Criteria
Number
R1
Rated Criteria
Scoring Methodology
Cross Reference
to Proposal
Evaluation of the Firm
The bidder should demonstrate experience in the delivery of media training which is similar to the requirements
described in the Statement of Work.
Using project descriptions, the bidder should submit a maximum of 3 projects. Only three projects will be evaluated. If
more than 3 projects are submitted, only the first 3 as they appear will be evaluated.
Each project will receive a maximum of 20 points, and the total for this section will be 60 points. Each project will be
evaluated against the following sub-criteria.
The bidder must not submit projects for work completed by AAFC.
Any projects done for AAFC will be given no consideration.
1.1
Organizational Relevancy – Max 5 points per project
The bidder should demonstrate experience delivering media
training to clients in a similar environment to AAFC.
1.2
Relevancy of Delivery Method – Max 10 points per projects
The bidder should demonstrate experience delivering media
training in a variety of formats / group sizes.
Points will be awarded based on
the client who received training.
 Federal Government – 5 points
 Provincial Government – 3 points
 Municipal Government or Private
Sector – 1 point
Points will be awarded as follows:
 Project consisted of group
training (4 students or less) and
one-on-one – 10 points
OR
 Project consisted of group
training (more than 4 people) and
one-on-one – 7 points
OR
 Project consisted of either group
training or one-on-one:
o Group Training – 2-4
1.3
Location of Participants – Max 5 points per project
The bidder should demonstrate experience in providing
media training on a national* level. Delivery may have been
done in person or by video conference or web-based).
students – 5 points
o Group Training – more than
4 students – 3 points
o One-on-one training – 5
points
Points will be awarded as follows:
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One location only – 1 point
Regional – 3 points
National – 5 points
*National is defined as all five major Canadian regions, i.e.
British Columbia, the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic).
Total Points - Evaluation of the Firm – 60 points
Minimum points required per project – 14/20
R2
2.1
Evaluation of the Proposed Course and Delivery
The bidder should describe the proposed approach for satisfying the requirements of the statement of work. To do
this, the bidder should describe:
 the course (including material, components, delivery method),
 their understanding of AAFC requirements,
 potential problems and solutions
Tools and Teaching Aids – Max 10 points
Points will be awarded as follows:
The bidder should identify and describe the different tools
 Screen presentation (i.e.:
that would be used in the delivery of the media training.
2.2
Course Content - Max 10 points
The bidder should describe the course content that will be
tailored to suit the needs of AAFC.
2.3
Problems and Solutions – Max 15 points
The bidder should identify potential problems and
constraints, as well as viable solutions that may occur during
the execution of the statement of work.
PowerPoint) – 1 point
 Video Camera – 2 points
 Take away modules – 2 points
 Audio Recordings – 1 point
 Other relevant components (up to
4), 1 point each
Points will be awarded as follows:
 Introduction to media - 2 points
 Interview preparation – 2 points
 Mock interview - 2 points
 Follow up, i.e. seeking
clarification/corrections – 2 points
 Evaluation - 2 points
Each identified problem / constraint
(Max 3) will be evaluated out of 5
points as follows:
 Problem / constraint is unique to
the delivery of media relations
training, well described with clear
context and viable solution
identified - 5 points
 Problem / constraint is unique to
the delivery of media relations
training, partially described with
somewhat clear context and
viable solution identified - 3
points
 Problem / constraint is not unique
to the delivery of media relations
training, well described with clear
context and viable solution
proposed - 3 points each
 Problem / constraint is not unique
to the delivery of media relations
training, partially described with
somewhat clear context and
viable solution proposed - 1 point
each
1 point will be deducted from any of
the above scores is the solution is
not adequately described.
Total Points - Evaluation of the Proposed Course and
Delivery – 35 points
Minimum points required – 25 points
R3
Evaluation of the Proposed Resources
The bidder should identify the proposed resources who will work with AAFC to perform the services identified in the
statement of work. In the event that two resources are proposed to satisfy the linguistic requirement, each proposed
resource will be evaluated against these criteria and an average score will be used to calculate the total technical
score.
Using project descriptions, the bidder should submit a maximum of 3 projects. Only three projects per resource will be
evaluated. If more than 3 projects are submitted, only the first 3 as they appear will be evaluated.
The bidder must not submit projects for work completed by AAFC.
Any projects done for AAFC will be given no consideration.
Subjects of Delivery – Max 10 points
The resource should demonstrate, using project descriptions
(max 3), experience in the delivery of media training with a
focus on various relevant subject areas.
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Science communications
Contentious issues
 The bidder will receive 2 points
for each of the areas identified if
training was delivered in a federal
government context or 1 point if
the training was delivered to
another level audience.
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Crisis communications
Health
Trade issues
Delivery Methods – Max 10 points
The resource should demonstrate, using project descriptions
(max 3), experience in delivering media training in a variety
of methods:
 Group training
 One-on-one training
 One-on-one coaching
 Video conference
 Online (web-based)
Total Points - Evaluation of the Proposed Resources – 20
points
 The bidder will receive 2 points
for each of the methods
identified.
Minimum points required – 14 points
Total Points for Rated Requirements: 115 points