VENDOR RISK COMPARISON WITH SCOREBOARD TEMPLATE

CRITERIA CHECKLIST

*Prior to use, update criteria as needed to be consistent with RFP. Update basis for scoring to have qualitative s Scores from 1-5 available. Basis for scoring must be listed with specific examples.

1. Adherence to RFP Instructions VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Timeliness 5 5 5 Arrived by deadline receives all points

Completeness 5 3 2 Completed sections in same order as RFP receives all points
Overall Quality & Level of Professionalism 2 4 3 Technically compliant and attractive receives all points
Overall Response 5 4 3 Overall quality very high receives all points
Average Score 4 4 3

2. Company Information VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Financial Viability 5 5 5 Proof of financial viability receives all points (i.e., Dun & Bradstreet Report)
Organizational Structure 1 5 4 Explained structure and org chart receives all points
Experience with Similar Companies 2 4 3 Proof of similar sized and focused companies experience receives all points
Service Department 5 4 3 Service department 24/7 with appropriate language capability receives all points
References 2 5 3 Positive references from four provided (checked) receives all points
Partnerships 5 4 3 Proven external partnerships receives all points
Average Score 3 5 4

3. Project Understanding VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Overall Comprehension of Project Objectives 5 5 5 Written section shows comprehension

Understanding of Business Requirements 5 3 2 Written section shows comprehension
Understanding of Business Vision 2 4 3 Written section shows comprehension
Average Score 4 4 3

4. Requirements VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Completeness of Vendor Response 5 5 5 Response if fully technically compliant

Vendor Ability to Meet Requirements 1 5 4 Vendor details ability to meet requirements
Average Score 3 5 5

5. Product Viability & History VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Technology Is Sustainable 5 5 5 Track record of product history

Product Roadmap 5 3 2 Detailed roadmap for future product development
Product Development Life-Cycle 2 4 3 Life-cycle is realistic for product updates
Criteria Checklist Scores from 1-5 available. Basis for scoring must be listed with specific examples.
New Release Process 5 4 3 New release process is comprehensive
Average Score 4 4 3

6. Terms & Conditions VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Detailed Buyer Duties 5 5 5 Buyer duties favorable

Terms & Conditions 1 5 4 Terms & conditions favorable
Purchase Agreement Details 2 4 3 Outlines purchase details
Average Score 3 5 4

7. Vendor Software Demonstration VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Solution Is Integrated 5 5 5 Fully integrated solution receives full points

Aligns with Company Objectives 5 3 2
Third-Party Products Shown 2 4 3
Ease of Use 5 4 3
System Performance 1 2 3
Flow & Simplicity 5 2 3
System Ability To Handle Requirements 2 1 4
Flexibility, Tailorability, Extensibility 3 3 3
Ability to Answer Questions 4 4 2
Application Robustness 3 5 2
Average Score 4 3 3

8. Fee Summary VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

License Fees 5 5 5
Maintenance Fees 1 5 4
Purchase Timeline 2 4 3
Licensing Period 5 4 3
Other Fees 2 5 3
Average Score 3 5 4

*Change weights based on company requirements. Total score should = 1.00

VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3

CRITERIA SCORES WEIGHT WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED NOTES
SCORE SCORE SCORE

1. Adherence to RFP Instructions 0.05 0.21 0.20 0.16

2. Company Information 0.05 0.67 0.90 0.70
3. Project Understanding 0.20 1.20 1.20 1.00
4. Requirements 0.30 0.15 0.25 0.23
5. Product Viability & History 0.05 0.21 0.20 0.16
6. Terms & Conditions 0.05 0.67 1.17 1.00
7. Vendor Demonstration 0.25 0.18 0.17 0.15
8. Fee Summary 0.05 3.00 4.60 3.60

Total Score 1.00 6.28 8.68 7.00

VENDOR RISK COMPARISON WITH SCOREBOARD TEMPLATE
CRITERIA CHECKLIST

*Prior to use, update criteria as needed to be consistent with RFP. Update basis for scoring to have qualitative s Scores available from 1-5. Basis for scoring must be listed with specific examples.

1. Adherence to RFP Instructions VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Timeliness 0 0 0
Completeness 0 0 0
Overall Quality & Level of Professionalism 0 0 0
Overall Response 0 0 0
Average Score 0 0 0

2. Company Information VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Financial Viability 0 0 0
Organizational Structure 0 0 0
Experience with Similar Companies 0 0 0
Service Department 0 0 0
References 0 0 0
Partnerships 0 0 0
Average Score 0 0 0

3. Project Understanding VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Overall Comprehension of Project Objectives 0 0 0

Understanding of the Business Requirements 0 0 0
Understanding of the Business Vision 0 0 0
Average Score 0 0 0

4. Requirements VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Completeness of Vendor Response 0 0 0

Vendor Ability to Meet Requirements 0 0 0
Average Score 0 0 0

5. Product Viability & History VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Technology Is Sustainable 0 0 0
Product Roadmap 0 0 0
Product Development Life-Cycle 0 0 0
Criteria Checklist Scores available from 1-5. Basis for scoring must be listed with specific examples.
New Release Process 0 0 0
Average Score 0 0 0

6. Terms & Conditions VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Detailed Buyer Duties 0 0 0

Terms & Conditions 0 0 0
Purchase Agreement Details 0 0 0
Average Score 0 0 0

7. Vendor Software Demonstration VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

Solution Is Integrated 0 0 0
Aligns with Company Objectives 0 0 0
Third-Party Products Shown 0 0 0
Ease of Use 0 0 0
System Performance 0 0 0
Flow & Simplicity 0 0 0
System Ability To Handle Requirements 0 0 0
Flexibility, Tailorability, Extensibility 0 0 0
Ability to Answer Questions 0 0 0
Application Robustness 0 0 0
Average Score 0 0 0

8. Fee Summary VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3 BASIS FOR SCORE

License Fees 0 0 0
Maintenance Fees 0 0 0
Purchase Timeline 0 0 0
Licensing Period 0 0 0
Other Fees 0 0 0
Average Score 0 0 0

*Change weights based on company requirements. Total score should = 1.00

VENDOR 1 VENDOR 2 VENDOR 3

CRITERIA SCORES WEIGHT WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED NOTES
SCORE SCORE SCORE

1. Adherence to RFP Instructions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

2. Company Information 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3. Project Understanding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4. Requirements 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5. Product Viability & History 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
6. Terms & Conditions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
7. Vendor Demonstration 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
8. Fee Summary 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Score 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Any articles, templates, or information provided by Smartsheet on the website are for reference
only. While we strive to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations
or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability,
suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, articles, templates, or
related graphics contained on the website. Any reliance you place on such information is
therefore strictly at your own risk.

This template is provided as a sample only. This template is in no way meant as legal or
compliance advice. Users of the template must determine what information is necessary and
needed to accomplish their objectives.