Multi-Criteria Decision-Making for Bid Evaluation and Selection in Water Resource Management Projects

Authors

Abdulaziz Alkabaa, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Adulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Salah Omar Ammari, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Adulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Abdul Z. Hameed, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Adulaziz University, Saudi ArabiaFollow

Abstract

We propose an enhanced multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) tailored for bid evaluation in water resource management projects. This approach addresses the persistent challenges of transparency, inconsistency, and technical-financial weighting observed in competitive bidding systems. By incorporating structured criteria across qualitative and quantitative dimensions, our model offers a more systematic, equitable, and operationally robust alternative to traditional evaluation practices. Case study applications demonstrate the framework's ability to yield clear differentiation among bids, improve decision traceability, and support procurement efficiency. These findings offer practical implications for policymakers and project stakeholders seeking to modernize bidding practices within the engineering domain.

First Page

123

Last Page

139

Recommended Citation

Alkabaa, Abdulaziz; Ammari, Salah Omar; and Hameed, Abdul Z. (2025) "Multi-Criteria Decision-Making for Bid Evaluation and Selection in Water Resource Management Projects," Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences: Vol. 35: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64064/1658-4260.1011

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