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This is a Business Reference Form related to a Massachusetts state and local contract opportunity for the purchase of hydrants, hydrant parts, and repair services in Stow, Springfield, and Bridgewater. The form requires bidders to provide a specified number of business references that can attest to the bidder's capabilities and qualifications relevant to this procurement. Each reference entry must include the reference name and contact information, address, phone number, and fax/internet address, along with a detailed description and dates of commodities and services previously provided by the bidder.

The department reserves the right to contact listed references to verify the bidder's stated abilities and qualifications. Bidders who fail to provide obtainable references after reasonable contact attempts by the department may have their responses deemed unresponsive, potentially resulting in disqualification from the procurement process. This reference verification requirement serves as a critical evaluation component to ensure bidder competency and reliability in delivering hydrant products and services.