Exhibit_6_-_Instructions_for_Reference_Form_Submissions.docx

This is an Exhibit document outlining instructions for reference form submissions as part of a state and local contract opportunity. Bidders are required to submit a minimum of three completed Reference Questionnaires using the form provided in Exhibit 5, with each questionnaire reflecting a distinct project or engagement completed by the client reference rather than the bidder. All references must include accurate and current contact information to enable state validation.

The state reserves the right to contact references for verification, request additional information or clarification, disqualify references that fail to substantiate required experience, and consider non-response or inability to validate as part of the evaluation process. At least two of the three required references must demonstrate experience aligning with the minimum requirements defined in Section 3.1 of the Required Qualifications Exhibit, and at least two of the three references must separately demonstrate experience aligning with the minimum requirements defined in Section 3.3 of the same exhibit.