(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.

(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.