Attachment B - Contact Form~1.docx

This is a Contact Form attachment related to a Request for Response (RFR) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Office for Nutrition for processed sauces containing USDA Foods Diced Tomatoes. The procurement seeks a National or Massachusetts-State approved processor to supply Tikka Masala and Marinara Sauces that meet USDA Child Nutrition meal pattern requirements, are peanut-free, comply with Buy American provisions, and contain no artificial colors. The contact form serves as the official means for prospective bidders to submit their company information and establish communication with the contracting agency regarding the RFR 27NUTRL5.

The contact form functions as a submittal document that collects essential bidder information including company name, contact personnel, telephone numbers, email addresses, and other identifying details necessary for the DESE to maintain a qualified vendor list and distribute bid documents and subsequent communications. This form ensures that all interested processors are properly registered in the procurement process and can receive timely updates regarding any addenda, bidders conferences, or modifications to the original RFR requirements throughout the solicitation period.