1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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