Structured scoring frameworks for comparing vendor finalists. Weighted criteria, sample questions, and scoring guides for every category.
Use these checklists after you've narrowed down to 2-4 vendor finalists. Each checklist organizes evaluation criteria into weighted categories (core features, technical and security, total cost of ownership, vendor stability, and implementation support) so you can score proposals consistently instead of relying on gut feel.
Every criterion includes sample questions to ask during demos and reference calls, along with what a strong answer looks like versus a vague deflection. The weighted scoring helps stakeholders align on priorities before vendor conversations start, not after the decision is already made.