DCOM Volume III Appendix 4
Contents
1 APPENDIX 4: proposed service provider performance evaluation
2 Definition
“Contractor” means a contractor, supplier, consultant or service provider who has entered into a contract with the MINISTRY
“Performance Evaluation Form” means a form provided herein which shall be used to evaluate a contractor’s performance.
“Project Evaluator(s)” means one or more person(s) from the MINISTRY’s UD(s) and/or a consultant to MINISTRY, that will be evaluating the Contractor’s performance by completing Performance Evaluation Forms in accordance with this procedural document, as amended.
“Disqualification” means the action that results when a Contractor receives a rating of “UNACCEPTABLE” on a Final Performance Evaluation form, subject to the terms and conditions of this document.
3 Purpose
This procedure provides a framework for the MINISTRY to evaluate and improve the performance of all contractors that are sourced by the MINISTRY by;
a)pro-actively managing the performance of Contractors during the term of awarded Contracts; and
b)creating a record of past performance for use by the MINISTRY in determining the award for future solicitations and contracts.
Project Evaluator(s) may utilize this Contractor Performance Procedure for all contracts including but not limited to; invitational bids, single or sole source purchases, emergency purchases and wherever it is in the best interest of the MINISTRY.
4 When to carry out performance evaluations
4.1 Final Performance Evaluation shall be carried out within two (2) weeks of the following occurrences, depending on the type of good, service or construction
a)for Construction contracts; upon the issuance of a Certificate of Final Completion;
b)for Consulting contracts; upon completion of the Contract;
c)for Goods; upon delivery and inspection of goods and/or after the expiry of any applicable deficiency;
d)for Services, upon completion of services and/or after the completion of deficiencies;
e)for Vehicles and Equipment; upon delivery and inspection and/or after the expiration of the warranty period;
f)upon termination of a Contract for any reason prior to the Contract end date.
5 Interim
Performance Evaluation shall be carried out at least every twelve (12) months for all Contracts with a term longer than one (1) year.
6 Performance evaluation system
Contractors shall be assigned one of the following ratings to each category set out on the Performance Evaluation Form. A critical aspect of the assessment rating system described below is the second sentence of each rating that recognizes the Contractor's resourcefulness in overcoming challenges that arise in the context of Contract performance.
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