2-Vendor References Form.pdf

This is a Vendor References Form issued by the Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative (MRPC) for RFP #2026-04: Manufacturer Direct-to-District Commercial, a formal procurement method to capture pricing on products delivered directly from manufacturers to participating school districts in Texas. The solicitation requires vendors to submit a minimum of three current references, preferably from school district customers, though alternative customer references are acceptable if school district references cannot be provided. Each reference will receive an email request to complete a reference questionnaire, and vendors must provide accurate and legible contact information including company or district name, phone number, contact name and title, and email address for all three references. Incomplete, inaccurate, or illegible reference information will negatively impact bid evaluation, as will poor reference ratings or the inability to receive at least one completed reference feedback.

The Vendor References Form does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, or funding amounts, as it serves solely as a reference verification document within the broader procurement process. Vendors must ensure all reference contact information is current and accurate, as references will be contacted directly via email to assess the vendor's performance and capabilities. The form emphasizes that this reference submission is a critical component of the overall bid evaluation, and failure to provide satisfactory references can result in a lower evaluation score or proposal rejection.