10 CCR s 5475

Cal. Admin. Code tit. 10, s 5475

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 10. INVESTMENT
CHAPTER 7.71. DEFENSE CONVERSION MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM
This database is current through 01/05/07, Register 2007, No. 1.
s 5475. Review Panel Scoring Criteria.

All Proposals forwarded to the Office review panel pursuant to Section
5471(f) shall be reviewed for compliance with subsection (a) criteria and
to determine whether it is complete. All Proposals in compliance with each
of the subsection (a) criteria shall be scored pursuant to subsection (b).
(a) The Proposal complies with the following:

(1) It meets the Section 5472 eligibility requirements.

(2) The proposed use of Project funding is consistent with the
requirements of the funding sources listed in the Proposal.

(3) There is no conflict of interest as defined by Government Code
Sections 1090 or 87100 et seq.

(b) For the criteria listed below, more points will be awarded to
Proposals which better meet the criteria.

(1) Job creation. The Project will result in immediate and
measurable job creation for California. More points will be awarded
to Proposals which provide credible evidence that the Project will
result in the greatest number of jobs. Points awarded: 1 to 5.

(2) Clearly identified product line and market. More points will be
awarded to Proposals which most clearly and concretely describe the
Product markets and strategy for attaining the identified market
niche. Points awarded: 1 to 5.

(3) Credible Project Plan. More points will be awarded to those
Proposals which include a credible plan for development of the
Project showing a thorough understanding of and capacity for:
production, capitalization, engineering, research and development.
Points awarded: 1 to 5.

(4) Management Plan. More points will be awarded to those Proposals
with concrete and credible discussion of the management of the
Project and how successful management of the Project will result in
commercial viability. Points awarded: 1 to 5.

(5) Management capacity. More points will be awarded to Proposals
which identify Project personnel who have relevant experience in the
area of Technology Commercialization, particularly in the area of
Dual Use. Points awarded: 1 to 5.

(6) Relevancy of non-training Project to viable commercial market.
More points will be awarded to Proposals which address a viable
commercial market in areas affected by Defense Conversion. Points
awarded: 1 to 5.

(7) Training component that will upgrade workers' skills. More
points will be awarded to Proposals which are concrete and
realistic, clearly identifying the type or classification and number
of workers and skills which will be upgraded and describe the
training program in detail. Points awarded: 1 to 5.

(8) Diversity. The inclusion of Small Businesses as members of the
Applicant, members of the board of directors of the Applicant and
participants in the Project programs and activities. More points
will be awarded to those Proposals including a wide variety and
number of these businesses, in a variety of roles. Most points will
be awarded to those Proposals including these businesses on the
board of directors of the organization administering the Project.
Points awarded: 1 to 3.

(9) Networking. Demonstrated links and networking with the
California Manufacturing Excellence Program, the California Small
Business Development Center Program, the California Supplier
Improvement Program, business incubators, local education or
business training institutions. More points will be awarded to
Proposals which involve more of the above listed categories that add
value to the Project. "Add value" is defined exclusively as being
contractually involved in, or providing direct services to, the
Project. More points will also be awarded to Proposals that will
network with Persons in both its Region and in other parts of
California to increase the effectiveness and commercialization of
the Project. Points awarded: 1 to 3.

(10) Cost Effectiveness. The Project is cost effective. More points
will be awarded to those Proposals which utilize innovative methods
to develop low cost solutions to Project problems or needs. Points
awarded: 1 to 3.

(11) Cost Leverage. More points will be awarded to those Proposals
which have more than the minimum cash Match contribution. The
maximum points will be given for Match contributed in cash by
Person(s) other than the Applicant. Points awarded: 1 to 5.

(12) Extent to which Applicant's Project will benefit those areas
of the state most severely affected by Defense Conversion. More
points will be awarded Proposals that benefit area with the greatest
severity of Defense Conversion impact. Points awarded: 1 to 5
points.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8456, Government Code. Reference:
Sections 8450, 8452 and 8453, Government Code.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 3-7-94 as an emergency; operative 3-7-94 (Register
94,
No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-94
or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the
following
day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register
95, No. 7).

3. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 4-10-95 pursuant to
Government Codesection 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of subsection (b)(8) filed 9-26-95; operative 10-26-95
(Register
95, No. 39).

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