commbuys.business.ref.form.docx

This is a Business Reference Form used by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (commbuys) for state and local contract opportunities. The form serves as a template for bidders to submit business references that will be contacted to verify the bidder's abilities and qualifications in response to a Request for Response (RFR). The document includes placeholder fields for bidder information, RFR details, and reference contact information. Bidders must complete the specified number of references (to be inserted by the issuing department), with each reference entry requiring the reference name, primary contact person, address, email, phone number, and fax or other contact number. Additionally, bidders must describe the commodities or services provided by each reference and the relevant dates of those services.

The form establishes that references will be contacted to confirm bidder qualifications, and the department may deem a bid unresponsive if a listed reference cannot be reached after reasonable attempts. The form does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or contract duration, as it functions solely as a reference verification template within the broader procurement process. The sensitivity level of this document is marked as Low.