Business_Reference_Form.doc

This is a Business Reference Form template used by a state or local government agency to verify bidder qualifications and capabilities during the procurement process. The form requires bidders to provide a specified number of business references that demonstrate their experience delivering comparable commodities and services. For each reference, bidders must supply the reference name, contact information including address, phone number, and fax or internet address, along with a description and dates of the commodities and services previously provided.

The agency will contact listed references to confirm the bidder's stated abilities and qualifications. If the agency cannot reach a reference after reasonable attempts to contact them, the bidder's response may be deemed unresponsive, potentially disqualifying the submission. This verification process serves as a critical evaluation criterion to assess bidder reliability and past performance before contract award.