3. Business Reference Form~1.docx

This is a Business Reference Form template for a state and local contract opportunity with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) for the selection of an Executive Search Firm for the DHE Commissioner position. The form requires bidders to provide a specified number of business references (the exact number to be inserted by the issuing department) that will be contacted to verify the bidder's abilities and qualifications as presented in their proposal submission. The department reserves the right to deem a bidder's response unresponsive if any listed reference cannot be reached after reasonable contact attempts. The form requests standard reference information including the reference company name, contact person, complete address, email address, phone number, and optional fax or other contact numbers, along with a description of the commodities or services provided and the relevant dates of engagement. The template provides fields for three separate references.

The form contains no specific pricing terms, set-aside provisions, incumbent information, funding amounts, or other financial details, as this is a reference documentation template rather than a complete solicitation document. Bidders will be required to complete all reference information fields accurately to ensure the department can successfully verify their experience and qualifications during the evaluation process. The sensitivity level of this document is designated as Low.