13-Reference Check Form - Fresh Produce.pdf

This is a Reference Check Form for a Fresh Produce Delivery Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Dallas ISD in Texas. The form is designed to gather vendor performance feedback from previous clients and is part of the evaluation process for RFP/RFQ Number AJ-250036. Vendors submitting proposals must provide references who can attest to their performance delivering fresh produce and related services. The completed reference check questionnaires must be submitted by January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time directly to Procurementreferencecheck@dallasisd.org from the reference company's email account. The resulting contract will be for a one-year initial term with two successive one-year renewal options available, not to exceed three years total, contingent upon the District's long-range needs and mutual agreement between both parties. Either party must provide written notice no fewer than ninety days prior to contract expiration if they do not intend to renew.

The reference check process evaluates vendors on three key criteria: whether they previously provided the requested products or services, likelihood of rehire for future projects, and overall performance rating on a scale of 1 to 10. This procurement is issued in accordance with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, USDA, and Texas Department of Agriculture requirements. The fresh produce delivery services will support Dallas ISD's Food and Child Nutrition Services on a district-wide, as-needed basis and may be funded through local, state, federal, and grant-funded programs. All vendors, including sole source providers, are encouraged to participate in this competitive solicitation.