7. Business Reference form.docx

This document is a Business Reference Form template for a government procurement opportunity, designed to capture business references for a bid submission. The form requires the bidder to provide a specified number of business references who can confirm the bidder's abilities and qualifications, with a warning that the procurement department may deem the response unresponsive if references cannot be obtained after reasonable attempts. The template includes multiple sections for each reference, requesting details such as reference name, contact information, address, email, phone numbers, and a description of commodities or services previously provided.

The form appears to be a standard procurement document with a low sensitivity level, intended to validate a bidder's past performance and professional capabilities. While the specific template is blank and lacks completed information, it is structured to allow potential bidders to demonstrate their experience and credibility by providing verifiable business references from previous work engagements. The form suggests that reference verification is a critical component of the bid evaluation process, potentially influencing the responsiveness and competitiveness of a bidder's submission.