e. DOA-3477 Vendor Information.doc

This is a Vendor Information form (DOA-3477) issued by the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Enterprise Operations, on behalf of the Department of Public Instruction for Bid PA180735 concerning the processing of bulk cheese into cheese slices. The State of Wisconsin solicits bids for processing USDA Bulk Cheese (Natural American FDB Barrel, Material ID Code #110242) into reduced-fat cheese slices intended for distribution to Wisconsin schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and Summer Food Service Program participants. The processed product will be offered to both public and private schools, and bidder products will be evaluated based on qualification through taste testing, responsiveness to bid requirements, technical specifications compliance, and any additional testing or inspections deemed in the State's best interest. The form requests standard vendor information including company contact details, a primary contact person for bid questions, affirmative action personnel information (required for vendors awarded over $50,000), billing and purchase order contact information, and CEO/President identification.

The vendor information form does not contain specific details regarding pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, set-asides, incumbent information, or funding sources. However, the form indicates that any vendor awarded a contract exceeding $50,000 must submit affirmative action information to the department, establishing a financial threshold for enhanced compliance requirements. The document serves as a data collection instrument to establish vendor eligibility and operational contacts rather than detailing contractual terms or financial specifics.