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Clarification on Technical Evaluation Criteria

Dear Sir/Madam,

With reference to RFP No. P65540 titled "Consultancy Services for Preparing Strategic Transition and Business Transformation Plan," we seek clarification regarding the technical evaluation criteria, specifically:

1. General Consultancy Experience (Max 5 Marks) page 20 of 70

We need to seek clarification regarding the above-mentioned criterion. Specifically, we would like to confirm what documents or supporting evidence are required to be attached/submitted against this criterion. Kindly clarify what is expected to be provided here so that we can ensure the submission is complete and fully compliant with the requirement.

2. Eligibility Critieria point 1 - The firm must not be in Active Blacklisted Firms on PPRA website (No document to be attached as to be checked via PPRA website by NICL) page 18 of 70

For the above criterion, we need clarification on what exactly NICL requires us to submit/attach as supporting documents. Kindly confirm the specific documents or evidence required to fulfill this criterion.

Thank You & Regards,

Mustafa Kamal - Assistant Manager.

IQ Group

Clarification on Technical Evaluation Criteria

1. General Consultancy Experience (Max 5 Marks) page 20 of 70

Documentary evidence in the form of completion certificates, contracts, work orders, engagement letters or client references shall be submitted.

2. Eligibility Critieria point 1 - The firm must not be in Active Blacklisted Firms on PPRA website (No document to be attached as to be checked via PPRA website by NICL) page 18 of 70

No document is required to be attached as clearly stated in the brackets above as NICL shall check this itself via PPRA website during evaluation. Furthermore, the document required column clearly states ‘No’

Clarification on Technical Evaluation Criteria

Dear Sir/Madam,

With reference to RFP No. P65540 titled "Consultancy Services for Preparing Strategic Transition and Business Transformation Plan," we seek clarification regarding the technical evaluation criteria, specifically:

Criterion No. 2: Understanding of Assignment and Methodology (Max. 20 Marks)
Criterion No. 6: Presentation (Max. 15 Marks)

Certain evaluation aspects, including understanding of the assignment, methodology, and implementation approach, appear to overlap between these two criteria.

We would appreciate your clarification on whether these criteria will be assessed independently under their respective scoring allocations. Additionally, kindly confirm whether the presentation will constitute a separate stage of the evaluation process or should be included as part of the proposal submission.

Thank you

Regards,

Shahab Abdullah

Consultant

Risk Consulting | Management Consulting

KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co.

Chartered Accountants

Sheikh Sultan Trust Building No. 1

Beaumont Road

Karachi 75530

Clarification on Technical Evaluation Criteria

The marks allocated under Understanding of Assignment and Methodology (20 Marks) and Presentation before the Evaluation Committee (15 Marks) are separate components of the Technical Evaluation and will be assessed independently.

The first criterion will be evaluated based on the bidder's written technical proposal, particularly its understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, stakeholder consultation approach, work plan and implementation approach.

The presentation, on the other hand, will provide shortlisted firms an opportunity to present and further explain their proposed approach, transition framework, methodology, team capability and the value they intend to bring to NICL. The presentation will be assessed separately and will carry 15 marks.

While some aspects may naturally overlap, however, the assessment under both criteria will be made separately in accordance with their respective scoring allocations.

Regarding their second query, the presentation will be a separate part of the Technical Evaluation process and is not required to be included with the proposal submission. Firms shortlisted during the technical evaluation process will be invited separately to make a presentation before the Evaluation Committee. However, given the evaluation criteria requirements on E-PADS, the presentation may be attached during submission of bid.

The marks obtained in the presentation will form part of the overall Technical Evaluation score.