busreffm.docx

This is a Business Reference Form template prepared for a state and local contract opportunity with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Gaming to Gambling Research Services. The form requires bidders to submit business references that will be contacted to verify the bidder's abilities and qualifications as stated in their proposal response. The template indicates that bidders must provide a specified number of references (to be determined by the issuing agency), with the department retaining the right to deem a bid unresponsive if a listed reference cannot be contacted after reasonable attempts. The form includes designated fields for bidder information, RFR name/title, and RFR number.

The Business Reference Form requires bidders to provide detailed information for each reference, including the reference entity name, primary contact person, complete address, email address, phone number, alternative contact number, and a description of the commodities or services provided with associated dates. The template accommodates multiple references, with space provided for at least three separate reference entries. Bidders must complete all required fields accurately to ensure references can be successfully contacted during the evaluation process. This form serves as a critical component of the bid evaluation criteria, as the quality and verifiability of references may directly influence the competitiveness and responsiveness of a bidder's proposal.