Request for Proposals (RFP) The provision or supply of web and mobile development services to CSIR. RFP No. 3210/06/07/2018

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Request for Proposals (RFP) The provision or supply of web and mobile development services to CSIR RFP No. 3210/06/07/2018 Date of Issue 11 June 2018 Closing Date 06 July 2018 Place Tender box, CSIR Main Reception, Gate 3 ( North Gate) Enquiries Strategic Procurement Unit E-mail: tender@csir.co.za CSIR business hours 08h00 16h30 Category Professional Services CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 1 of 20

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION A TECHNICAL INFORMATION 3 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 BACKGROUND 3 3 INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL 5 4 PROPOSAL SPECIFICATION 6 5 FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION CRITERIA 11 6 ELIMINATION CRITERIA 12 7 NATIONAL TREASURY CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD) 12 SECTION B TERMS AND CONDITIONS 13 8 VENUE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION 13 9 TENDER PROGRAMME 13 10 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS 13 11 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION 13 12 AWARDING OF TENDERS 14 13 EVALUATION PROCESS 14 14 VALIDITY PERIOD OF PROPOSAL 15 15 APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER 15 16 ENQUIRIES AND CONTACT WITH THE CSIR 15 17 MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION 15 18 COST OF PROPOSAL 15 19 CORRECTNESS OF RESPONSES 16 20 VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS 16 21 SUB-CONTRACTING 16 22 LOCAL CONTENT 17 23 ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS 17 24 TRAVEL EXPENSES 17 25 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 17 26 CSIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO 18 27 DISCLAIMER 18 DECLARATION BY TENDERER 19 28 ANNEXURE A 20 CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 2 of 20

SECTION A TECHNICAL INFORMATION 1 INTRODUCTION The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific research and technology development organisations in Africa. In partnership with national and international research and technology institutions, CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technology innovation that contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of South Africans. The CSIR s main site is in Pretoria while it is represented in other provinces of South Africa through regional offices. 2 BACKGROUND The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has requested the CSIR, through its Meraka operating unit, to facilitate the provision of technical advisory and support services in respect of the development and pilot testing of the Innovation Bridge (IB) portal. Two phases of the IB Portal have already been developed using Drupal and the current main features include: A dynamic content management platform with support for distributed content creation, editing and publishing workflows of information related to technology development and transfer including: o Organisations and individuals o Available technologies o Funding opportunities o Providers of specialist services o Relevant events General information Automated matchmaking between relevant entries in the portal Basic and advanced search facilities on all information in the portal Ability to send electronic alerts based on predefined filters and publish to selected social media platforms Collaboration spaces for communities of practice Support for periodic surveys Reporting and dashboard facilities on usage and information stored in the portal Role based user access Search engine optimisation (SEO) CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 3 of 20

A third phase of development is proposed, which requires mostly website feature development as well as mobile application development. It is envisaged that this will be outsourced to a suitable organisation with the relevant web and mobile development expertise. The development and testing process will be guided by the Meraka technical team, on behalf of the CSIR as mandated by the DST to implement the IB Portal development project. 2.1 Project Goal The Innovation Bridge Portal (IBP) is intended to complement and promote the IB showcase event. The IB technology showcase and matchmaking event was first held in February 2015. Once fully operational, it is envisaged to provide a comprehensive technology development and commercialisation public information repository as well as to enable ongoing online showcasing and matchmaking services. In particular, the vision is that the IB Portal will, among other things: 2.1.1 Profile and market South African (SA) technology innovation competencies and products, both nationally and internationally. This will include information support in the form of relevant information, tools, services, articles, new innovation happenings and other resources relevant to Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) researchers and industry sectors in SA. 2.1.2 Facilitate access to funding and support for researchers and technology developers, (particularly at publicly funded R&D institutions), and technology entrepreneurs working in the STI space. This will include information about innovation financing options, application and, as far as practical, due diligence processes, in order to empower innovators to successfully navigate the application procedures at all relevant innovation financing organisations in SA. The Portal will, therefore, contain detailed information and access (e.g. via hyperlinks Portal of Portals) to a comprehensive database of sector relevant financiers. 2.1.3 Match researchers, technology developers and entrepreneurs with relevant financiers. This entails the provision of an intellectual property (IP) market place that matches solutions with problems, as well as highlights problems that are seeking solutions. This latter aspect may require enabling industry and other partners to post challenges they wish to solve, and where applicable, recommend technology solutions to these challenges; effective linkages with existing portals in SA in this regard must, however, be fully explored in order to avoid any unnecessary duplication of effort and resources. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 4 of 20

The IB Portal is therefore a public collaborative innovation portal with the main aim of creating linkages between government, academia and industry for technology development and commercialisation. 3 INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL Proposals are hereby invited for the supply of web and mobile development services ((at least one mobile developer and one Drupal developer, based at the CSIR for a duration of 6 months) to the CSIR for the development of the third phase of the IB Portal as detailed in section 4 below. A combination of Lean and Agile Software Development Approaches will be followed and, the Service Provider will be expected to report to the CSIR. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 5 of 20

4 PROPOSAL SPECIFICATION The third phase of the IB Portal is required to provide the following high level functionality: Functionality In scope Out of scope Assumptions & prerequisites Machine learning The development of a The development of significant amounts of The CSIR requires access to DST and component machine learning component training data. Necessary training data will be relevant stakeholders in order to solicit with the main purpose of developed to test the component, however detailed requirements and develop enhancing user experience, the component will optimally learn with live specifications. in terms of finding relevant data. This component is proposed based on the content. The aim of this assumption that the IB Portal will have component is to learn trends sufficient data to train the component for in user behaviour to provide optimal results. At least 20 users (on useful, personalised average) per day will be needed, suggestions and to report on navigating the portal, viewing different user behaviour. pieces of content and not only the home page. At least 200 technologies are needed to prevent giving the same suggestions to users. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 6 of 20

Functionality In scope Out of scope Assumptions & prerequisites User reporting The development of one The user reporting dashboard will make None. dashboard user reporting use of data and taxonomy fields as dashboard, including specified in the current system. No new visual reports in terms of data or taxonomy fields will be created content on the Portal, for the purpose of this dashboard, based on taxonomies unless requested and approved by the and classifications as IB Portal POC and, taking into account already implemented on the Agile Development Methodology the portal. implemented, which may necessitate the loss of another functionality. Event The IB event application The event application will not be a The CSIR needs requirement gathering application will be developed for duplication of the IB Portal. No content sessions and detailed specifications Android and IOS will be synchronised or shared between from event organisers and DST. The operating systems. The the event application and the portal. The CSIR requires an introduction to the event application will application will be implemented on IOS relevant stakeholders. Mobile manage all relevant and Android operating systems. applications require ongoing event information, However, it could be considered to maintenance and upkeep. It is registrations and make the app a mobile based wrapper assumed that DST will appoint a meeting scheduling, etc. around the event website. relevant, skilled person to maintain the application after the launch of version 3 of the Portal. There might be challenges regarding making the application available on the app store. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 7 of 20

Functionality In scope Out of scope Assumptions & prerequisites Industry Each of the programmes Two programmes will be developed in The CSIR needs requirement specific will have a separate the proposed phase of the IB Portal, gathering sessions and detailed programmes landing page, which will taking into account the Agile specifications from programme within the IB only display related and Development Methodology owners. The programme owners Portal relevant results. Users implemented, which may necessitate the should be identified by the DST. The will be able to search loss of another functionality if more CSIR requires an introduction to the content restricted to the programmes are requested. relevant parties by the DST. specific programme. The programmes may have programme specific content types which will be implemented. TRL calculator The development of a The TRL calculator will not automatically The CSIR needs requirement TRL calculator to enable source any inputs, but will require user gathering sessions and detailed users to calculate their input. One TRL calculator will be specifications from a TRL expert. The technologies developed, taking into account the Agile TRL expert is to be nominated and appropriate technology Development Methodology introduced by the DST. readiness level. implemented, which may necessitate the loss of another functionality if more TRL calculators are requested. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 8 of 20

Functionality In scope Out of scope Assumptions & prerequisites Landing page The development of a with most page with the most recent recent information from information all content types. This page will be linked to from the home page. A distinction will be made between new and returning users. Other tools The development of 2 tools (excluding TRL calculator), if not available for IB Portal use elsewhere. The embedding (display and usage of tools within the portal) of 3 external tools is included in the scope. Links to 30 other websites/tools will be included in phase 3. Restricted to content hosted within the IB Portal and excludes external content. 2 tools will be developed; 3 existing tools will be embedded in the IB Portal and 30 links will be displayed, taking into account the Agile Development Methodology implemented, which may necessitate the loss of another functionality if more is requested. None. The CSIR needs requirement gathering sessions and detailed specifications from the relevant tool experts. Requirement gathering sessions and detailed specifications are also required from DST in terms of the tools section. The DST should identify the tools to be built, tools to be embedded and tools to be linked to. It is also assumed that the DST will provide an initial introduction between the CSIR and the relevant tool experts. It is assumed that the DST will obtain permission from the tool owners to perform this function. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 9 of 20

Functionality In scope Out of scope Assumptions & prerequisites Track sending Track when a message The content of the communication will None. of a message is sent through an not be tracked. anonymous contact form. Record who the message was sent to. Record who the message was sent from, report on known information in the case of registered users and report on all possible information that could be extracted from an IP address in the case of anonymous users. All proposals are to be submitted in a format specified in this enquiry (if applicable). However, tenderers are welcome to submit additional / alternative proposals over and above the originally specified format. OR Tenderers to submit tenders in a format they deem fit. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 10 of 20

5 FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION CRITERIA # Criterion Description Weight (%) 1 Responsive Responsive design and 10 Design and development development for mobile phones, tablets and PC (multidevice, multi-browser) (Drupal developer) 2 Development, Development, configuration, customisation, including 30 configuration and customisation theme and module development for the established open source web CMS platform proposed for the solution (Drupal developer) 3 Experience in Experience in mobile development (Android, ios & 25 mobile development mobile web apps) (Mobile developer) 4 Experience in Experience in web & app 10 web and app development development and UX Capabilities (Drupal & mobile developers) 5 Experience in Experience working in an agile 5 working in agile development Environment (Drupal & mobile developers) 6 Track Record Quality of portfolio/track record of similar professional websites and web applications designed and built 10 (Drupal & mobile developers) 7 Testimonials Client testimonials 10 CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 11 of 20

5.1 The evaluation of the proposed resources will be based on their CV s using the criteria as per Annexure A. 5.2 Proposals with functionality / technical points of less than the pre-determined minimum overall percentage of 70% and less than 50% on any of the individual criteria will be eliminated from further evaluation. Proposals without demonstrated capability in Drupal and mobile development will be eliminated from further evaluation. 5.3 Refer to Annexure A for the scoring sheet that will be used to evaluate functionality. 6 ELIMINATION CRITERIA Proposals will be eliminated under the following conditions: Submission after the deadline; Proposals submitted at incorrect location; CV s not attached; and Resources do not have the required skills 7 NATIONAL TREASURY CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD) REGISTRATION Before any negotiations will start with the winning bidder it will be required from the winning bidder to: Be registered on National Treasury s Central Supplier Database (CSD). Registrations can be completed online at: www.csd.gov.za; Provide the CSIR of their CSD registration number; and Provide the CSIR with a certified copy of their B-BBEE certificate. If no certificate can be provided, no points will be scored during the evaluation process. (RSA suppliers only) CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 12 of 20

8 VENUE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION All proposals must be submitted at: SECTION B TERMS AND CONDITIONS CSIR GATE 03 - Main Reception Area (in the Tender box) at the following address Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Meiring Naudé Road Brummeria Pretoria 9 TENDER PROGRAMME The tender program, as currently envisaged, incorporates the following key dates: Issue of tender documents: 11 June 2018 Last date for submission of queries: 05 July 2018 Closing / submission Date: 06 July 2018 Estimate appointment date of successful tenderer: 01 August 2018 Estimated contract duration (in months/years) 6 Months 10 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS 10.1 All proposals are to be sealed. No open proposals will be accepted. 10.2 All proposals are to be clearly marked with the RFP number and the name of the tenderer on the outside of the main package. Proposals must consist of two parts, each of which is placed in a separate sealed package clearly marked: PART 1: Technical Proposal: RFP No.:3210/06/07/2018 PART 2: Pricing Proposal, B-BBEE and other Mandatory Documentation: 10.3 Proposals submitted by companies must be signed by a person or persons duly authorised. 10.4 The CSIR will award the contract to qualified tenderer(s) whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the CSIR, taking into consideration the technical (functional) solution, price and B-BBEE. 11 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION Proposals shall be submitted at the address mentioned above no later than the closing date of Friday, 06 July 2018 during CSIR s business hours. The CSIR business hours are between 08h00 and 16h30. Where a proposal is not received by the CSIR by the due date and stipulated place, it will be regarded as a late tender. Late tenders will not be considered. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 13 of 20

12 AWARDING OF TENDERS 12.1 Awarding of tenders will be published on the National Treasury e-tender portal or the CSIR s tender website. No regret letters will be sent out. 13 EVALUATION PROCESS 13.1 Evaluation of proposals All proposals will be evaluated by an evaluation team for functionality, price and B-BBEE. Based on the results of the evaluation process and upon successful negotiations, the CSIR will approve the awarding of the contract to successful tenderers. A two-phase evaluation process will be followed. The first phase includes evaluation of elimination and functionality criteria, local production and content. The second phase includes the evaluation of price and B-BBEE status. Pricing Proposals will only be considered after functionality phase has been adjudicated and accepted. Only proposals that achieved the specified minimum qualification scores for functionality will be evaluated further using the preference points system. 13.2 Preference points system The 80/20 preference point system will be used where 80 points will be dedicated to price and 20 points to B-BBEE status. 14. PRICING PROPOSAL Pricing proposal must be cross-referenced to the sections in the Technical Proposal. Any options offered must be clearly labelled. Separate pricing must be provided for each option offered to ensure that pricing comparisons are clear and unambiguous. 13.3 Price needs to be provided in South African Rand (excl. VAT), with details on price elements that are subject to escalation and exchange rate fluctuations clearly indicated. 13.4 Price should include additional cost elements such as freight, insurance until acceptance, duty where applicable. 13.5 Only firm prices* will be accepted during the tender validity period. Non firm prices** (including prices subject to rates of exchange variations) will not be considered. *Firm price is the price that is only subject to adjustments in accordance with the actual increase or decrease resulting from the change, imposition, or abolition of customs or excise duty and any other duty, levy, or tax which, in terms of a law or regulation is binding on the CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 14 of 20

contractor and demonstrably has an influence on the price of any supplies, or the rendering costs of any service, for the execution of the contract; **Non-firm price is all prices other than firm prices. 13.6 Payment will be according to the CSIR Payment Terms and Conditions. 14 VALIDITY PERIOD OF PROPOSAL Each proposal shall be valid for a minimum period of three (3) months calculated from the closing date. 15 APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER 15.1 The contract will be awarded to the tenderer who scores the highest total number of points during the evaluation process, except where the law permits otherwise. 15.2 Appointment as a successful service provider shall be subject to the parties agreeing to mutually acceptable contractual terms and conditions. In the event of the parties failing to reach such agreement CSIR reserves the right to appoint an alternative supplier. 15.3 Awarding of contracts will be announced on the National Treasury website and no regret letters will be sent to unsuccessful bidders. 16 ENQUIRIES AND CONTACT WITH THE CSIR Any enquiry regarding this RFP shall be submitted in writing to CSIR at tender@csir.co.za with RFP No 3210/09/07/2018 - The provision of web and mobile development services as the subject. Any other contact with CSIR personnel involved in this tender is not permitted during the RFP process other than as required through existing service arrangements or as requested by the CSIR as part of the RFP process. 17 MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION All documentation submitted in response to this RFP must be in English. 18 COST OF PROPOSAL Tenderers are expected to fully acquaint themselves with the conditions, requirements and specifications of this RFP before submitting proposals. Each tenderer assumes all risks for CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 15 of 20

resource commitment and expenses, direct or indirect, of proposal preparation and participation throughout the RFP process. The CSIR is not responsible directly or indirectly for any costs incurred by tenderers. 19 CORRECTNESS OF RESPONSES 19.1 The tenderer must confirm satisfaction regarding the correctness and validity of their proposal and that all prices and rates quoted cover all the work/items specified in the RFP. The prices and rates quoted must cover all obligations under any resulting contract. 19.2 The tenderer accepts that any mistakes regarding prices and calculations will be at their own risk. 20 VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS 20.1 Tenderers should check the numbers of the pages to satisfy themselves that none are missing or duplicated. No liability will be accepted by the CSIR in regard to anything arising from the fact that pages are missing or duplicated. 20.2 One hard copy and one electronic copy (USB memory key) of each proposal must be submitted. In the event of a contradiction between the submitted copies, the hard copy shall take precedence. 20.3 Pricing schedule and B-BBEE credentials should be submitted with the proposal, but as a separate document and no such information should be available in the technical proposal. 20.4 If a courier service company is being used for delivery of the proposal document, the RFP description must be endorsed on the delivery note/courier packaging to ensure that documents are delivered to the tender box, by the stipulated due date. 21 SUB-CONTRACTING 21.1 A tenderer will not be awarded points for B-BBEE status level if it is indicated in the tender documents that such a tenderer intends sub-contracting more than 25% of the value of the contract to any other enterprise that does not qualify for at least the points that such a tenderer qualifies for, unless the intended sub-contractor is an exempted micro enterprise that has the capability and ability to execute the sub-contract. 21.2 A tenderer awarded a contract may not sub-contract more than 25% of the value of the contract to any other enterprise that does not have an equal or higher B-BBEE status level than the person concerned, unless the contract is sub-contracted to an exempted micro enterprise that has the capability and ability to execute the sub-contract. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 16 of 20

22 LOCAL CONTENT 22.1 In the case of tenders issued for goods and/or services in a designated sector, such tenders must be advertised with the specific bidding condition that only bids that meet a stipulated minimum threshold of locally produced goods, services or works or locally manufactured goods will be considered. As such, a specific bidding condition may be included that only locally produced services, works or goods or locally manufactured goods with a stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content will be considered. 22.2 The guidelines and declarations should be used by tenderers when preparing a tender. 22.3 Tenderers must complete Declarations D and E, and consolidate the information on Declaration C. Annexures C, D and E must be submitted with the tender by the closing date and time as determined by the CSIR. 22.4 If the tender is successful, the tenderer must continuously update Declarations C, D and E with actual values for the duration of the contract. 23 ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS The consultants will only be remunerated at the rates: 23.1 Determined in the "Guideline for fees", issued by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA); or 23.2 Set out in the "Guide on Hourly Fee Rates for Consultants", by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA); or 23.3 Prescribed by the body - regulating the profession of the consultant. 24 TRAVEL EXPENSES 24.1 All travel expenses for the CSIR s account, be it directly via the CSIR s travel agent or indirectly via re-imbursements, must be in line with the CSIR s travel policy. The following will apply: 24.1.1 Only economy class tickets will be used. 24.1.2 A maximum of R1300 per night for accommodation, dinner, breakfast and parking will be allowed. 24.1.3 No car rentals of more than a Group B will be accommodated. 25 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 25.1 A tenderer shall not assume that information and/or documents supplied to CSIR, at any time prior to this request, are still available to CSIR, and shall consequently not make any reference to such information document in its response to this request. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 17 of 20

25.2 Copies of any affiliations, memberships and/or accreditations that support your submission must be included in the tender. 25.3 In case of proposal from a joint venture, the following must be submitted together with the proposal: Joint venture Agreement including split of work signed by both parties; The original or certified copy of the B-BBEE certificate of the joint venture; The Tax Clearance Certificate of each joint venture member; Proof of ownership/shareholder certificates/copies; and Company registration certificates. 25.4 An omission to disclose material information, a factual inaccuracy, and/or a misrepresentation of fact may result in the disqualification of a tender, or cancellation of any subsequent contract. 25.5 Failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions as set out in this document will invalidate the Proposal. 26 CSIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO 26.1 Extend the closing date; 26.2 Verify any information contained in a proposal; 26.3 Request documentary proof regarding any tendering issue; 26.4 Give preference to locally manufactured goods; 26.5 Appoint one or more service providers, separately or jointly (whether or not they submitted a joint proposal); 26.6 Award this RFP as a whole or in part; 26.7 Cancel or withdraw this RFP as a whole or in part. 27 DISCLAIMER This RFP is a request for proposals only and not an offer document. Answers to this RFP must not be construed as acceptance of an offer or imply the existence of a contract between the parties. By submission of its proposal, tenderers shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves with and to have accepted all Terms & Conditions of this RFP. The CSIR makes no representation, warranty, assurance, guarantee or endorsements to tenderer concerning the RFP, whether with regard to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise and the CSIR shall have no liability towards the tenderer or any other party in connection therewith. CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 18 of 20

DECLARATION BY TENDERER Only tenderers who completed the declaration below will be considered for evaluation. RFP No: 3210/06/07/2018 I hereby undertake to render services described in the attached tendering documents to CSIR in accordance with the requirements and task directives / proposal specifications stipulated in RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 at the price/s quoted. My offer/s remains binding upon me and open for acceptance by the CSIR during the validity period indicated and calculated from the closing date of the proposal. I confirm that I am satisfied with regards to the correctness and validity of my proposal; that the price(s) and rate(s) quoted cover all the services specified in the proposal documents; that the price(s) and rate(s) cover all my obligations and I accept that any mistakes regarding price(s) and rate(s) and calculations will be at my own risk. I accept full responsibility for the proper execution and fulfilment of all obligations and conditions devolving on me under this proposal as the principal liable for the due fulfilment of this proposal. I declare that I have no participation in any collusive practices with any tenderer or any other person regarding this or any other proposal. I accept that the CSIR may take appropriate actions, deemed necessary, should there be a conflict of interest or if this declaration proves to be false. I confirm that I am duly authorised to sign this proposal. NAME (PRINT). CAPACITY. SIGNATURE. NAME OF FIRM.. DATE. WITNESSES 1. 2. DATE:... CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 19 of 20

28 ANNEXURE A CRITERIA DESCRIPTION Responsive design and development for mobile phones, tablets and PC (multi- device, multibrowser) (Drupal developer) Development, configuration, customisation, including theme and module development for the established open source web CMS platform proposed for the solution (Drupal developer) Experience in mobile development (Android, ios & mobile web apps) % Weight No response 10 No information provided 30 No information provided 25 No information provided SCORING RATING 0 2 5 7 8 10 Poor Average Good Very good Excellent Knowledge without any track record Knowledge without any track record Experience without any track record 1 year experience with multi-device, multibrowser development 1 year experience 1 year experience 3 years experience with multidevice, multi-browser development 3 years experience (proof provided) 3 years experience (proof provided) 5 years experience with multi-device, multibrowser development 5 years experience 5 years experience More than 5 years experience with multi-device, multi-browser development More than 5 years experience More than 5 years experience (proof provided) (Mobile developer) Experience in web & app development and UX Capabilities (Drupal & mobile developers) Experience working in an agile Environment (Drupal & mobile developers) Quality of portfolio/track record of similar professional websites and web applications designed and built (Drupal & mobile developers) 10 No information provided 5 No information provided 10 No information provided Client testimonials 10 No information provided Experience without any track record Experience without any track record Portfolio with no evidence of professional website design and content management workflow Unverifiable testimonials 1 year experience 1 year experience Not applicable 3 years experience (proof provided) 3 years experience (proof provided) Portfolio includes evidence of attractive and useable websites with professional design and content management workflow capabilities 5 years experience 5 years experience Not applicable More than 5 years experience (proof provided) More than 5 years experience (proof provided) Portfolio includes evidence of excellent, high profile attractive and useable websites with similar functionality to that specified in section 4 Not applicable Verified and testimonial Not applicable Verified and testimonial form reputable, high volume and high profile websites with similar functionality to that specified in section 4 CSIR RFP No 3210/06/07/2018 Page 20 of 20