Proposal Review Form

Please complete all sections below. Provide comments as appropriate, being sure to indicate any modifications that should be made to the proposal before a contract could be processed. Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) are encouraged to meet as a group and complete one review form comprised of every members comments. For Assistance in reviewing proposals, contact ODOT's Research Liaison at 614-644-8135 or 614-466-3029.

Form Submitter Information

Name(s)*

First Name

Last Name

Reviewer Office(s)*

Phone*

Email*

Proposal Information

Project Title*

Agency*

PI*

Scoring

The following chart depicts evaluation weights, as applied to the proposal from a holistic evaluation perspective. Reviewers assigned a point value to each category. Points are multiplied by the weight to determine an overall score for the proposal. Point values are as follows: 0=non-responsive; 1=poor; 2=fair; 3=average; 4=good; 5=excellent.

Category:

Concept - indication of a good understanding of the problem

Concept - Point Value*

Weight 20%

Concept Score

Comments - Explain your score

Research Plan - consider consistency with the objectives described in the problem statement and the scientific and practical aspects of the research methodology

Research Plan - Point Value*

Weight 30%

Research Plan Score

Comments - Explain your score

Background & Significance of Work - demonstrated by a literature search that this is not a duplication of effort

Background & Significance of Work - Point Value*

Weight 5%

Background & Significance of Work Score

Comments - Explain your score

Potential Application of Results - a realistic appraisal of the prospects for successful implementation of research results

Potential Application of Results - Point Value*

Weight 10%

Potential Application of Results Score

Comments - Explain your score

Qualifications & Commitments - researchers have demonstrated experience in the subject area, are qualified to perform the work required, and have the time and availability

Qualifications & Commitments - Point Value*

Weight 15%

Qualifications & Commitments Score

Comments - Explain your score

Facilities & Equipment - research agency has necessary equipment and facilities to complete the project

Facilities & Equipment - Point Value*

Weight 5%

Facilities & Equipment Score

Comments - Explain your score

Budget - total estimated cost of the project is reasonable for the work described

Budget - Point Value*

Weight 15%

Budget Score

Comments - Explain your score

Total

Grand Total Points*

Grand Total Score

General Recommendation

Is this proposal being selected for the project? If no, provide an explanation for you decision below. This feedback will be provided to the researcher as an explanation for non-selection.*

Explanation for Non-Selection:

General Recommendation for Selected Proposal

The proposal is acceptable as is. No modifications are needed.

The proposal is acceptable with modifications as explained below.

Please list below any clarifications and/or modifications that should be made to the proposal before a contract can be issued. Be sure to reference the section and page number in the proposal that you are requesting changes be made.