10-Reference Form.pdf

This is a Professional Reference Form used by the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, in connection with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Marine Resource Assessment & Monitoring Services. Bidders are required to provide a minimum of five current and pertinent professional references dated within the last three years that document their qualifications, financial stability, and experience relevant to biological and environmental assessment and monitoring of marine resources. Failure to furnish the required reference information may result in rejection of the proposal. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams, with attendance strongly encouraged as the sole opportunity for direct clarification from Town staff. The Town accepts submissions only through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) eProcurement platform, and proposers may not withdraw their proposals for one hundred eighty days from the opening date. Award will be made to the proposer offering the best value to the Town.

Each reference entry requires documentation of the firm or agency name and address, scope of work performed, dates of service, contract amount, primary contact information, telephone number, and email address. The Town reserves space for verification comments and confirmation of reference verification status. The reference form serves as a critical evaluation tool allowing Town staff to validate bidder qualifications and experience through direct contact with previous clients, with the potential to reject proposals that do not meet the minimum documentation requirements or fail to demonstrate adequate relevant experience in marine resource assessment and monitoring activities.