# Repair Vendor Shortlist Builder AI Agent Connect

> Repair Vendor Shortlist Builder MCP automates the heavy lifting of vendor selection. You feed it raw vendor profiles and specific requirements, then let your AI client handle the scoring, disqualification, and outreach planning. It replaces manual spreadsheets with a structured, weighted rubric that produces a clear, defensible list of candidates for any repair project.

## Overview
- **Category:** procurement
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rnky75e34AwL0YbSoCHI7VQBGDwjO58v2itvCL57/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** vendor, shortlist, scoring, procurement, audit

## Description

Stop manually comparing vendor quotes and insurance docs in messy spreadsheets. This MCP gives your AI client the logic needed to run a professional procurement process. You provide the raw vendor data and your specific weighted criteria, and the MCP handles the math and the organization. 

It works by applying strict disqualification rules first to clear out anyone who doesn't meet your baseline requirements. Once you have a qualified pool, it uses your custom weights to rank them. Beyond just ranking, it helps you move from selection to action. You can generate specific questions to ask vendors during due diligence, build out a timeline for reaching out, and pull a clean audit table to show exactly why a specific vendor was chosen. It turns a subjective guessing game into a repeatable, data-driven workflow.

## Tools

### generate_due_diligence_plan
This tool creates a set of targeted investigative questions for your top candidates. It helps you dig into specific areas like insurance or technical capabilities.

### get_audit_table
This tool produces a transparent scoring log of all vendor evaluations. It provides the documentation needed to justify your final selection.

### get_outreach_workflow
This tool designs a step-by-step communication timeline for contacting vendors. It outlines exactly how to move from initial contact to a formal request for quote.

### get_ranked_shortlist
This tool generates a prioritized list of vendors based on your specific scoring and weights. It applies your disqualification rules to ensure only qualified candidates remain.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Rank these vendors: Vendor A (Score 8, Weight 1), Vendor B (Score 5, Weight 1). Disqualify anyone without insurance.
```

**Response:** 
```
Vendor A: 8.0, Vendor B: 5.0.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Generate due diligence questions for the top vendor, focusing on insurance coverage.
```

**Response:** 
```
1. Can you provide proof of your current liability insurance limits? 2. Does your coverage extend to emergency repair scenarios?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Create an outreach plan for an Emergency Repair project for Vendor A.
```

**Response:** 
```
Step 1: Immediate contact via phone. Step 2: Send formal Request for Quote. Step 3: Confirm availability for immediate dispatch.
```

## Capabilities

### Weighted Vendor Scoring
Your agent uses this when you need to rank multiple candidates against specific importance levels.

### Automated Disqualification
Your agent applies this to instantly remove vendors that fail to meet mandatory requirements like insurance.

### Due Diligence Planning
Your agent uses this to prepare specific questions for vetting high-priority vendors.

### Outreach Scheduling
Your agent uses this to map out the steps for contacting and engaging with selected vendors.

### Audit Trail Generation
Your agent uses this to create a record of how scores were calculated for transparency.

## Use Cases

### Emergency Repair Selection
Quickly rank available contractors when a facility issue requires immediate response.

### Annual Contract Bidding
Run a structured comparison of multiple vendors for long-term service agreements.

### Vendor Compliance Audits
Use the audit table to verify that all selected vendors met the necessary criteria.

### New Vendor Onboarding
Generate outreach workflows and due diligence plans for new service providers.

## Benefits

- Eliminates manual math by using weighted rubrics for vendor ranking.
- Reduces selection bias through strict, rule-based disqualification.
- Speeds up vendor vetting with pre-built due diligence questions.
- Provides a clear paper trail for every procurement decision made.

## How It Works

Connecting this MCP to your AI client allows you to move from raw data to a final vendor decision in a few steps.

1. Connect the MCP to your preferred client like Claude or Cursor via Vinkius.
2. Provide your raw vendor profiles and your weighted scoring criteria to your agent.
3. Instruct your agent to run the ranking and disqualification logic.
4. Generate the due diligence questions and outreach plans for the winners.
5. Pull the final audit table to document the decision.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What AI clients can I use with this MCP?**
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

**How does the scoring work?**
The MCP uses a weighted rubric where you assign importance to different criteria, allowing your agent to calculate a final score for each vendor.

**Can I disqualify vendors automatically?**
Yes, you can set strict disqualification rules that the agent applies before any ranking takes place.

**Do I need to host this myself?**
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the tools.

**Is the selection process auditable?**
Yes, the get_audit_table tool allows you to generate a transparent log of the scoring process.

**How does the scoring logic work?**
The engine calculates a final score by multiplying each criterion's value by its assigned weight in the rubric. You can use `get_audit_table` to see the exact mathematical breakdown for every vendor.

**What happens after I select a vendor?**
You can use `get_outreach_workflow` to generate a structured communication timeline, moving from initial contact to final engagement based on your project type.