Common use of Phase II Review Clause in Contracts

Phase II Review. A review panel will evaluate complete, eligible applications in accordance with the criteria below. i. Approach ii. Evaluation and Performance Measurement iii. Applicant’s Organizational Capacity to Implement the Approach Not more than thirty days after the Phase II review is completed, applicants will be notified electronically if their application does not meet eligibility or published submission requirements. i. Approach Maximum Points:33  How clearly did the work plan identify and quantify existing operational gaps and the root cause of the gaps to be addressed?  Has the recipient included estimated timelines for completion of all performance and work plan activities as well as obligation and liquidation of funds within the budget and project period? Timelines should be consistent with cycle times identified in recipient jurisdiction’s current HPP-PHEP administrative preparedness plan. ii. Evaluation and Performance Measurement Maximum Points:33  For each identified topic area, how well do the expected outcomes align with successfully addressing the problem or gap? What evidence is provided that any expected changes or improvements to the public health or to the community, such as awareness, knowledge, attitudes, skills, opinion, behavior, policies, or health improvement, will be demonstrated during the project period?  What evidence is provided that demonstrates that the activities, deliverables (outputs), and outcomes can be achieved during the project period? iii. Applicant's Organizational Capacity to Implement the Approach Maximum Points:34  Demonstrates relevant experience and capacity (management, administrative, and technical) to implement the activities and achieve the project outcomes.  Demonstrates experience and capacity to implement the evaluation plan.  Provides a staffing plan and project management structure that will be sufficient to achieve the project outcomes and which clearly defines staff roles.  Provides an organizational chart. Budget The extent to which the proposed budget is adequately justified and consistent with this program announcement and the applicant’s proposed activities. Is the itemized budget for conducting the project and justification reasonable and consistent with stated objectives and planned program activities?

Phase II Review. A review panel will evaluate complete, eligible applications in accordance with the criteria below. i. Approach ii. Evaluation and Performance Measurement iii. Applicant’s Organizational Capacity to Implement the Approach Not more than thirty days after the Phase II review is completed, applicants will be notified electronically if their application does not meet eligibility or published submission requirements. i. Approach Maximum Points:33  How clearly did the work plan identify and quantify existing operational gaps and the root cause of the gaps to be addressed?  Has the recipient awardee included estimated timelines for completion of all performance and work plan activities as well as obligation and liquidation of funds within the budget and project period? Timelines should be consistent with cycle times identified in recipient awardee jurisdiction’s current HPP-PHEP administrative preparedness plan. ii. Evaluation and Performance Measurement Maximum Points:33  For each identified topic area, how well do the expected outcomes align with successfully addressing the problem or gap? What evidence is provided that any expected changes or improvements to the public health or to the community, such as awareness, knowledge, attitudes, skills, opinion, behavior, policies, or health improvement, will be demonstrated during the project period?  What evidence is provided that demonstrates that the activities, deliverables (outputs), and outcomes can be achieved during the project period? iii. Applicant's Organizational Capacity to Implement the Approach Maximum Points:34  Demonstrates relevant experience and capacity (management, administrative, and technical) to implement the activities and achieve the project outcomes.  Demonstrates experience and capacity to implement the evaluation plan.  Provides a staffing plan and project management structure that will be sufficient to achieve the project outcomes and which clearly defines staff roles.  Provides an organizational chart. Budget The extent to which the proposed budget is adequately justified and consistent with this program announcement and the applicant’s proposed activities. Is the itemized budget for conducting the project and justification reasonable and consistent with stated objectives and planned program activities?