commbuys.business.ref.form.docx

This is a Business Reference Form template for use in response to a Request for Response (RFR) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). The RFR seeks bids from ITS75 Category 1 resellers to partner with a software publisher and provide MassDEP with a Software as a Service solution for automated allowance tracking to support implementation of 310 CMR 7.74, the state regulation addressing CO2 emissions from electricity generating facilities. The form requires bidders to provide a specified number of business references (to be determined by the procuring agency) who can attest to the bidder's abilities and qualifications. Each reference entry requires documentation of the reference organization's name, primary contact person, address, email address, phone number, and a description of commodities or services provided with associated dates.

The form serves as a verification mechanism, with the department reserving the right to contact references to confirm bidder qualifications and capabilities. The department may deem a bidder's response unresponsive if a listed reference cannot be reached after reasonable contact attempts. The form is a standard template designed to be customized with the specific RFR number, bidder information, and required number of references as determined by MassDEP for this particular procurement.