Attachment E - Reference Questions.doc

ATTACHMENT E

QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED OF PERSONS LISTED AS REFERENCES

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the contractor?

2. Has the contractor provided data verification or analysis services for you?

How would you rate the contractor’s knowledge of data collection/analysis experience with grassroots groups or non-governmental organizations?

3. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being most favorable), how would you rate the contractor’s general communications and analytical skills?

4. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being most favorable), how would you rate the contractor’s Spanish writing and speaking skills?

5. Would you consider this contractor to be timely in performing services (interviewing and data gathering, analyzing and evaluating, writing and submitting reports, etc.)?

6. How does the contractor perform as part of a team and/or as a team leader?

7. Does this contractor utilize cost control measures in providing services at a fair and reasonable rate?

8. Does the contractor demonstrate a professional attitude in all business relationships, including with individuals or groups of various ethnicities and economic backgrounds?

9. How would you rate the overall quality of customer service that this contractor has provided for you?

10. How would you best describe the contractor’s professional strengths and weaknesses?