2026 Enterprise Agency RFP Evaluation Scorecard & Vendor Vetting Template
A structured evaluation matrix and 15-point interview checklist to grade software engineering, design, and cloud vendor proposals objectively.
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Standardized framework for software & agency procurement.
An Agency RFP Evaluation Scorecard is a standardized, weighted scoring matrix used by procurement teams to evaluate software development proposals. It grades agencies across 5 key pillars: Technical Competence (30%), Portfolio Provenance (25%), Security Compliance (20%), Team Seniority (15%), and Financial Stability (10%).
The 5-Pillar Weighted Vetting Framework
1. Technical Competence (30% Weight): Code review scores, architecture diagrams, test coverage standards, and CI/CD automation practices.
2. Portfolio Provenance (25% Weight): Verifiable case studies with live reference contacts and measurable business outcomes.
3. Security Compliance (20% Weight): ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR data handling, and automated vulnerability scanning.
4. Seniority & Retainage (15% Weight): Proportion of senior vs junior engineers assigned to your account.
5. Pricing Transparency (10% Weight): Absence of hidden charges, clear sprint billing, and fixed rate locks.