f. DOA-3478 Vendor Reference.doc

This is a Vendor Reference form from the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, State Bureau of Procurement, Division of Enterprise Operations, in conjunction with the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The document pertains to Bid PA180735 for the processing of USDA bulk cheese (Natural American FDB Barrel, Material ID Code #110242) into reduced-fat cheese slices. The State of Wisconsin seeks bids to process USDA-provided bulk cheese into cheese slices that will be distributed to all Wisconsin schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and to participants in the Summer Food Service Program. The bidder product shall be evaluated through taste testing, responsiveness to bid and technical requirements, and any other testing or inspections deemed in the state's best interest.

The vendor reference form requires bidders to provide company name, address, contact person, telephone number, and email address for four or more installations or customers with requirements similar to those in the solicitation. Vendors must list the products and/or services used for each reference. If a vendor proposes any arrangement involving a third party, the named references should also involve similar third-party arrangements. This document serves as a standardized template to establish vendor credibility and experience in processing and delivering similar cheese slice products to comparable institutional settings.