Common use of Application Review Information Clause in Contracts

Application Review Information. 1. Project Evaluation Criteria— Projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria: A. The identified need for OTRB accessibility for persons with disabilities in the areas served by the applicant (20 points). B. The extent to which the applicant demonstrated innovative strategies and financial commitment to providing access to OTRBs to persons with disabilities (20 points). C. The extent to which the OTRB operator acquired equipment required by DOT’s over-the-road bus accessibility rule prior to the required timeframe in the rule (20 points). D. The extent to which financing the costs of complying with DOT’s rule presents a financial hardship for the applicant (20 points). E. The impact of accessibility requirements on the continuation of OTRB service with particular consideration of the impact of the requirements on service to rural areas and for low-income individuals (20 points).