Selection of a Winning Team: The Review Process and Timing of Responses to the Holyoke Innovation District Request for Proposals Bob Kispert MTC’s John Adams Innovation Institute Sixth Meeting of the Holyoke Innovation District Design and Development Task Force July 29, 2009
Major Milestones… Request for Proposals (RFP) drafted by MTC’s John Adams Innovation Institute with input from Task Force RFP for the establishment of an Innovation District issued on June 8 Bidders’ Teleconference held on June 21 to answer potential respondents’ questions 8 Proposals received on July 15 Current Objective: Select Consultant by Labor Day
Review Process & Participants… Steps: MTC Innovation Institute Staff Review External Review Panel Review Interview Top Ranking Teams MTC selects winning team & negotiates contract Participants: 10 Member External Review Panel MTC Innovation Institute Staff
Major Scoring Criteria… Drawn from RFP Proposals will be judged on competence, cohesiveness, deliverables, and timelines in the following areas: Prioritization and Preparatory Activities Analysis of Baseline Conditions and Opportunities Energy Strategy Development Industry Cluster Strategy Development Innovation Ecosystem Strategy Development Public Input Reporting and Dissemination