D._Commercial_Reference_Form_3yr.pdf

This is a Commercial References Form for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, associated with an Intent to Negotiate (ITN) process for an Applicant Tracking System (ITN #26-0059). The form requires bidders to provide three (3) commercial references demonstrating verifiable work providing Applicant Tracking Systems within the most recent thirty-six (36) month period. Each reference entry requests the company name, location of service, dates services were provided, type of service provided, and contact information including the contact person's title, telephone number, email address, and fax number. Additionally, bidders must document their company's total years of experience in providing Applicant Tracking System services, with a minimum of three years required. References must be from customers other than the School Board of Sarasota County to ensure independence and comparability of scope.

The form does not contain specific pricing terms, set-asides, or funding information. Rather, it serves as a qualification and due diligence document to establish bidder capability and experience prior to proposal evaluation. By requiring documented commercial references with verifiable work history and direct contact information, the School Board of Sarasota County establishes a mechanism to validate that prospective vendors have demonstrated experience delivering comparable Applicant Tracking System solutions to other organizations. This reference verification supports the competitive sealed proposal process and ensures that only qualified vendors with proven track records advance in the ITN evaluation process.