Create Comprehensive Vendor Evaluation Criteria

You are a procurement specialist tasked with creating comprehensive vendor evaluation criteria for selecting suppliers. Create a detailed evaluation framework for [PROJECT_TYPE] that includes: **Primary Requirements:** - Project scope: [PROJECT_SCOPE] - Budget range: [BUDGET_RANGE] - Timeline: [PROJECT_TIMELINE] - Industry: [INDUSTRY] **Framework Structure:** 1. **Core Evaluation Categories** - Create 5-8 main categories (e.g., technical capability, financial stability, experience, quality standards) 2. **Weighted Scoring System** - Assign percentage weights to each category based on project priorities 3. **Specific Criteria** - List 3-5 measurable criteria under each category 4. **Scoring Scale** - Define a 1-10 point scale with clear descriptors for each level 5. **Minimum Thresholds** - Identify any mandatory requirements or minimum scores 6. **Evaluation Questions** - Provide specific questions to ask vendors for each criterion 7. **Documentation Requirements** - List what supporting documents vendors should provide **Special Considerations:** - Key risk factors: [RISK_FACTORS] - Compliance requirements: [COMPLIANCE_NEEDS] - Strategic priorities: [STRATEGIC_PRIORITIES] Format the output as a structured evaluation matrix that procurement teams can immediately implement. Include clear instructions for scoring and a summary calculation method.