27SEPRLS3 - Attachment C - Business Reference Form.docx

This is a Business Reference Form attachment for a Request for Response (RFR) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) under RFR Number 27SEPRLS3 for Problem Resolution System Complaint Investigation and Determination Assistance. The form serves as a template for vendors to submit business references that demonstrate their qualifications and experience relevant to the procurement. Bidders are required to provide three business references that will be contacted by the department to verify the vendor's abilities and qualifications as stated in their proposal response. The department reserves the right to deem a bid unresponsive if a listed reference cannot be obtained after reasonable attempts to contact them.

The Business Reference Form requires vendors to provide comprehensive information for each of the three required references, including the reference organization name, primary contact person, complete address, email address, phone number, alternative contact number or fax, and a detailed description of the commodities or services provided along with the dates of service delivery. The form is structured to gather contact and project history information that will enable DESE to conduct due diligence on vendor capabilities prior to award consideration.